CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-11-25

CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

03512 · Recalled 2002-11-25 · CPSC page

Recalled ATV
Recalled ATV

Description

The recalled ATVs are model number TRX650FA. They are red or olive green and "Rincon" is written on the side cover, with VIN numbers ranging from 478TE280*3A000041 to 478TE280*3A006105. The VIN numbers are located on the left-front frame tube.

Hazards

Vehicle Accident

Reported injuries

Honda has received one report of a bolt falling out and a front suspension collapsing on one of these vehicles. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to torque these bolts themselves because this job requires shop equipment and special tools not generally available to consumers. Registered owners of the vehicles have been notified directly by American Honda.

Products

NameModelUnits
2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)About 6,000

Parties

Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2002 through October 2002, for approximately $7, 000.

Consumer contact

To locate their local dealer or for more information, consumers should call American Honda at (800) 578-3543 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to the company's web site at www.hondamotorcycle.com

Source: CPSC recall 03512. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.