TRX500FE / FM All-Terrain Vehicles
Published 18 June 2014
Product
TRX500FE / FM is a 500cc, four wheeled agricultural motorcycle. The FE and FM designation shows F = Four Wheel Drive, M = Manual Shift Transmission and E = Electric Shift Transmission. Identifying features description 2012 TRX500FM 1HFTE38UXC4000002 to 1HFTE38U1C4001801 2013 TRX500FM 1HFTE38U2D4100001 to 1HFTE38U1D4100300 2012 TRX500FE 1HFTE38U0C4060001 to 1HFTE38UXC4061320 2013 TRX500FE 1HFTE38U5D4160001 to 1HFTE38U9D4160180
Why it was recalled
The affected VIN range has been expanded and some faulty shafts may have been missed. Some of the Steering Shafts fitted to these models may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, causing a slight bending and possible cracking of the shaft. Please note this campaign has been reported previously, and some units may have already been inspected.
Hazard
The shaft may break during use causing loss of steering control and possible accident.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.