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US says Honda recalling about 200,000 ATVs
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Honda
Motor Co. Ltd.'s(7267.T: Quote, Profile, Research) American unit will recall
about 200,000 of its 2004-2005 model FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles for a
steering problem, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said
on Thursday.
The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose
control. Honda has received 27 reports of steering rod separation but no
reports of injuries, the safety commission said in a statement.
The ATVs were sold by Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide
from August 2003 through February 2005 for between $3,600 and $8,000, the
CPSC said.
Repairs will be done free of charge. Consumers are advised
they can contact Honda at (866) 784-1870 or on the Web at www.powersports.honda.com.
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