I just got back from my local Honda dealer and I have a printout of the offical Rancher recall notice. Since I dont have a scanner so I am typing this. By the way this is a print out from a program called HONDANET FOR WINDOWS. I was told they would have the kit to fix them in a week or so.

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September 27, 2000

Dear Honda Dealer,

2000 - 2001 TRX350TE, TM, FE, FM SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, YOU MUST NOT SELL ANY NEW OR USED 2000 OR 2001 TRX350 RANCHER IN YOUR INVENTORY WITHIN THE VIN RANGES BELOW. This is due to an important SAFETY RECALL that American Honda is conducting. These units require the installation of upper a-arm reinforment brackets.

AFFECTED UNITS:

2000 TRX350TM 478TE240*YA000001 --- 006853
2000 TRX350TE 478TE244*YA000001 --- 014053
2000 TRX350FM 478TE250*YA000001 --- 009132
2000 TRX350FE 478TE254*YA000001 --- 021554

2001 TRX350TM 478TE240*1A100001 --- 106180
2001 TRX350TE 478TE244*1A100001 --- 106660
2001 TRX350FM 478TE250*1A100001 --- 107740
2001 TRX350FE 478TE254*1A100001 --- 110680
("*" indicates check digit)

Units outside these VIN ranges are not affected by this recall and are available for normal sale and delivery.

If you have recently sold any 2000 and 2001 TRX350TM, TE, FM, or FE models, immediately submit the warranty registration information via HONDANET for Windows.

A Service Bulletin with complete RECALL information will be mailed to you in the near future.

Please do not attempt to order repair parts at this time. We will automatically ship repair kits with instructions to your dealership in the IMMEDIATE future. Additionally, we will offer flooring assistance to cover this short stop sale period. Details will follow shortly.

Thank you for your help with tihs important recall.

Sincerely,

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.


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Thanks for the passing along the info TEXMUD

 

Man,.... just my luck haven't had but 2 months and got recalled. And worst of all, during hunting season.

 

Gee whiz it sure sounds wierd that mine is over 10 months old and the brand new ones are on the same recall. Honda must have just recently had a rash of a-arms breaking. :<(

 

Is the serial number the VIN number>????

 

I dont think it is. There should be a sticker that specifially says VIN. It is also on your title or any paperwork that was signed at the dealer. I still havent gotten home from work to check mine.

 

Ah, I found out that mine IS in the recall, but i have never had a problem, and my front end is solid as a rock, i have taken it through some nasty crap. I also havent gotten a letter, and my Dealer doesnt know anything about a recall, hes an honest guy too. Whats up with that?

 

Looks like mine is in the recal too and i just bought mine last weekend. Im not gonna stop ridin, i just may take it easy.

 

well crap!!!!! i bought the damn thing in may hoping to have all the bugs worked out by Hunting season!!!!! whata load of crap!!!!

 

Well I came home and mine is in the recall list. Bummer. I have had wierd responses from dealers. 5 out of 6 of the dealers within 100 miles knew nothing about it. The one I was in today I talked to a service manager and he knew about it. There is also supposed to be a recall on the Rubicon but no one here knows about it. If your dealer knows nothing about it I can probably get this copy faxed to you or mail it to you.