Recall 02-509, published November 30, 2001
American Honda 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
TRX450Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: TRX450.
Which products are included?
Only the 2002 model-year Honda TRX450 FE/FM and TRX 250 TE/TM are involved in this recall. The TRX 450 FE/FM model has "Foreman" written on the side of the fuel tank. The TRX 250 TE/TM model has "Recon" written on the side of the fuel tank.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Honda dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection and free repair. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
- Brand
- American Honda
- Recall published
- November 30, 2001
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 14,400
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from September 2001 to October 2001, for between $4000 and $6000.
