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CPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs

Recalled November 30, 2001 · CPSC recall 02509 · American Honda Motor

Recalled 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVRecalled 2002 Honda TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATV
Hazard
Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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.
Units
About 14,400
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs
Manufacturer(s)
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif.
Retailers
Honda dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from September 2001 to October 2001, for between $4000 and $6000.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →