CPSC recall 03-512, announced November 25, 2002, covers American Honda 2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (about 6,000 units). Hazard: Vehicle Accident. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 578-3543, or go to www.hondamotorcycle.com.
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
The recalled ATVs are model number TRX650FA.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Vehicle Accident
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- American Honda
- Manufacturer
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 03-512
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2002 through October 2002, for approximately $7,000.
2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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