CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Published: November 25, 2002Recall ID: 03512Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Vehicle Accident
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Honda-Announce-Recall-of-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs- |
| Title | CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/790471f8fbbb4ec79a257c262e21d472.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled ATV |
| Hazards › Name | Vehicle Accident |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | 2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 2465 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2002 through October 2002, for approximately $7,000. |
| Recall Date | 2002-11-25T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03512 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |