Honda · Canada · High
Honda TRX500FM - Foreman 500: Steering
Affects Honda TRX500FM - Foreman 500 · 2012–2013 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain ATVs, due to a manufacturing defect, the steering shaft could break. This would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace if necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013319. Vehicles which received replacement steering shafts under the previous campaign will require re-inspection.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational