Honda TRX Recall RSPV/2005/002: Possible Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

29 Jul 2005

Launched

3,546

vehicles in the UK

RSPV/2005/002

DVSA reference

Honda recalled TRX vehicles built between 1 January 2003 and 29 July 2006. It is possible for the rubber sealing boots which protect the tie rod ends from contamination and loss of lubricant to become dislodged from the joint resulting in rapid wear and possible separation. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the four tie rod ends. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

It is possible for the rubber sealing boots which protect the tie rod ends from contamination and loss of lubricant to become dislodged from the joint resulting in rapid wear and possible separation. If the joint separates steering control will be lost.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: It is possible for the rubber sealing boots which protect the tie rod ends from contamination and loss of lubricant to become dislodged from the joint resulting in rapid wear and possible separation. If the joint separates steering control will be lost. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the four tie rod ends.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in rapid wear and possible separation.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the four tie rod ends.

Are You Affected?

TRX built between 1 January 2003 and 29 July 2006 may be included. Honda estimates 3,546 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
2. Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference RSPV/2005/002. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2004/161 on 1 Nov 2004, for lack of protection to the wiring harness in the boot. The one launched after it was RSPV/2006/001 on 23 Dec 2005, for reverse gear may unexpectedly engage. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and steering recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2005/002, launched 29 July 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.