Honda TRX Recall RSPV/2006/001: Reverse Gear May Unexpectedly Engage, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Low

How serious

23 Dec 2005

Launched

40

vehicles in the UK

RSPV/2006/001

DVSA reference

Honda recalled TRX vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2005. As the user of the machine downshifts it can be possible for reverse gear to unexpectedly engage without the use of the Reverse Assist Lever. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the machines that are likely to be affected and install a kit of parts to the gearbox which will prevent the above situation occurring. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

As the user of the machine downshifts it can be possible for reverse gear to unexpectedly engage without the use of the Reverse Assist Lever.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: REVERSE GEAR MAY UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGE Defect: As the user of the machine downshifts it can be possible for reverse gear to unexpectedly engage without the use of the Reverse Assist Lever. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and install a kit of parts to the gearbox which will prevent the above situation occurring.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: reverse gear may unexpectedly engage.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the machines that are likely to be affected and install a kit of parts to the gearbox which will prevent the above situation occurring.

Are You Affected?

TRX built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2005 may be included. Honda estimates 40 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/2006/001. 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 RSPV/2005/002 on 29 Jul 2005, for possible loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2006/022 on 20 Mar 2006, for engine may stall. You can also see every Honda recall and all recalls launched in 2005.

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Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2006/001, launched 23 December 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.