Honda recalls 2012-2013 Foreman ATVs with potential steering shaft breakage causing loss of control and crash risk. Owners must stop using and contact dealer for free repair.
The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Honda is recalling 2012 and 2013 Foreman ATVs because their steering shaft can break unexpectedly, causing riders to lose control and crash. This poses a risk of injury or death if the ATV is used without repair.
The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly while riding, causing sudden loss of steering control. This may lead to the rider crashing, which could result in injury or death.
Riders of 2012 and 2013 Honda Foreman ATVs with specific VIN ranges are affected. Riders using these ATVs without repair are at highest risk.
Check for red, green, or camouflage ATVs with 'Honda' on both sides of the fuel tank and 'Foreman' on the front cowl. The model number is on the left front frame down pipe above the driver's left front wheel.
Immediately stop using the recalled ATVs as they can cause loss of control and crashes.
Schedule a free repair with a Honda ATV dealer using the VIN numbers provided in the recall notice.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
2012 and 2013 models.
Check for red, green, or camouflage color with 'Honda' on both sides of the fuel tank and 'Foreman' on the front cowl. The model number is on the left front frame down pipe above the driver's left front wheel.
No, Honda will contact you directly for a free repair at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1781 — Honda All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) Hello, I own a All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that is covered by recall 1781 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
