CPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
USCPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recalling Firm: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-American-Honda-Motor-Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/foreman-ATV.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATV |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recon-ATV.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 2002 Honda TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATV |
| Hazards › Name | Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting in serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,400 |
| Recall I D | 2232 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Honda dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from September 2001 to October 2001, for between $4000 and $6000. |
| Recall Date | 2001-11-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02509 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Motorcycle Customer Service at (310) 532-9811, 7am to 5pm PT. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.hondamotorcycle.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-27T00:00:00 |
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