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

Vehicle Accident

Recall #: 03512
Affected scope: About 6,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif. recalled The recalled ATVs are model number TRX650FA. They are red or olive green and "Rincon" is ….

CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) was recalled by American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif. in November 25, 2002. Reason: Vehicle Accident. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Honda ATV dealer …. Verify recall #03512 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Vehicle Accident.

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agency class: November 25, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03512 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

Vehicle Accident

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03512
Date reported	November 25, 2002
Date initiated	November 25, 2002
Recalling firm	American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.
Affected scope	About 6,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers sho…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Vehicle Accident

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 25, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03512.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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