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CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Recalled November 25, 2002 · CPSC recall 03512 · Honda

Recalled ATV
Hazard
Vehicle Accident
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.
Units
About 6,000
Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer(s)
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.
Retailers
Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2002 through October 2002, for approximately $7,000.
Made in
United States

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

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