Honda ATVs (Honda) – Model Year Defect (2001)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs
Brand
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif. is recalling 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs. The hazard is: Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026