The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03512·Announced 2002-11-25

Honda Recalls 2003 Rincon ATVs Due to Suspension Bolt Failure

American Honda is recalling about 6,000 2003 Rincon ATVs because a front suspension bolt may fall out, causing the suspension to collapse.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension collapse) which poses a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling about 6,000 2003 model year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) sold in the United States. The affected vehicles are model number TRX650FA, available in red or olive green, with "Rincon" written on the side cover. The VIN numbers range from 478TE280*3A000041 to 478TE280*3A006105 and are located on the left-front frame tube.

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. The hazard is a potential vehicle accident resulting from the suspension failure.

These ATVs were sold by Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from July 2002 through October 2002 for approximately $7,000. 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 have been notified directly by American Honda. For more information, consumers can call American Honda at (800) 578-3543 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.hondamotorcycle.com.

The recalled product

Product
2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Hazard
Affected units
6,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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