Honda TRX Recall RSPV/2007/003: Potential Loss Of Vehicle Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Mar 2007
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- RSPV/2007/003
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled TRX vehicles. The front suspension ball joints may separate causing loss of control. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled machines will have the front suspension ball joints replaced with quality assured items. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension ball joints may separate causing loss of control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL Defect: It has been identified that the front suspension ball joints may separate causing loss of control. Remedy: Recalled machines will have the front suspension ball joints replaced with quality assured items.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled machines will have the front suspension ball joints replaced with quality assured items.
Are You Affected?
TRX may be included. Honda estimates 20 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference RSPV/2007/003. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRXSteering shaft may fail | Urgent | RSPV/2013/003 | |
| TRXSuspension may fail | Urgent | RSPV/2012/012 | |
| TRXSuspension arm may detach | Book soon | RSPV/2012/001 | |
| TRXReverse gear may unexpectedly engage | Low | RSPV/2006/001 | |
| TRXPossible loss of steering control | Urgent | RSPV/2005/002 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2006/180 on 27 Nov 2006, for power steering may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2007/025 on 6 Mar 2007, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2007/003, launched 1 March 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.