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ATVs, Go-Karts recalled
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November 13, 2000: 6:00 p.m. ET
126,000 Honda all-terrain vehicles, 1150 AMSAFE Go-Karts recalled
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NEW YORK (CNNfn) - American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif., is recalling approximately 126,000 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Two models of Honda ATVs are being recalled for separate problems, both of which could result in riders losing control of the ATVs, crashing and suffering severe injuries or death.
Honda Rancher TRX350 ATVs
A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash.
 Honda has received 98 reports of improper welds. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
These ATVs are red, orange or olive green. "Honda Rancher" is written on the sides of the ATV's fuel tank.
To see the Honda TRX350 models, years and Vehicle Identification Number ranges, click here.
The VIN can be found on a bracket behind the front bumper.
Honda TRX400EX ATVs
The brake pads on these Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death.
Honda has received 53 reports of the brake pads assembled incorrectly on these ATVs, resulting in two consumers suffering injuries, including a sprained wrist and bruising.
These ATVs are red or yellow, and their model name, "400EX" appears on both sides of the fuel tank.
 To see the Honda TRX400EX model ATVs, years and Vehicle Identification Numbers ranges, click here.
The VIN can be found on the front-left-side frame down tube.
Honda ATV dealers nationwide sold both models of these ATVs from July 1999 through September 2000 for between $4,000 and $6,000.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection, and repair if needed. To locate their local dealer or for more information, consumers should call American Honda at (888) 289-8226 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or access the company's web site at http://www.hondamotorcycle.com/press/index.html.
Registered owners of the vehicles have been notified directly by American Honda about the recall.
AMSAFE Go-karts recalled
In other consumer news, AMSAFE Commercial Products Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz., is recalling about 1,150 Murray go-karts to repair their seat belts. The seatbelts on these go-karts can unintentionally unlatch, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
AMSAFE has not received any reports of injuries relating to this problem. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
The recall involves blue Murray Outrage go-karts with model number GT60102x92A or GT60304A, and manufacturing date codes from 00082 to 00147. The model number and date code are located on a decal behind the seat. "MURRAY" is written on the headrest of these go-karts.
 These go- karts are blue with neon-green pads on the brush bars.
Wal-Mart and Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) stores nationwide sold these go-karts from March 2000 through October 2000 for about $850.
Consumers should stop riding these go-karts immediately.
Call Murray for instructions on how to get your go-kart repaired free of charge.
Call Murray at (800) 251-8007 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET any day. Go-karts with a dot after the model number are not part of the recall. 
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