Safety regulator, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall 03512 · Nov 25, 2002 · American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03512
- Date
- Nov 25, 2002
- Company
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- 2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 can happen
Vehicle Accident
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2002 through October 2002, for approximately $7,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2003 model year all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
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.
What is the hazard?
Vehicle Accident
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.