CPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-509 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 30, 2001
- Brand
- American Honda Motor
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs
- Hazard
- Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 14,400
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 27, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs · About 14,400 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Honda dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from September 2001 to October 2001, for between $4000 and $6000.; American Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif..
Consumer contact
For more information, call Motorcycle Customer Service at (310) 532-9811, 7am to 5pm PT. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.hondamotorcycle.com
Recall history and context
American Honda Motor appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all American Honda Motor recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs (About 14,400 units). Only the 2002 model-year Honda TRX450 FE/FM and TRX 250 TE/TM are involved in this recall.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 27, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.