Honda TRX Recall RSPV/2012/012: Suspension May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jan 2013
- Launched
- 676
- vehicles in the UK
- RSPV/2012/012
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled TRX vehicles built between 1 September 2011 and 20 January 2012. The front upper suspension arm mounting may detach from the main frame allowing the wheel to suddenly and unexpectedly turn outwards adversely affecting the riders ability to steer the ATV. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the nearside upper suspension arm and if not replaced as per original recall the offside upper suspension arm. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front upper suspension arm mounting may detach from the main frame allowing the wheel to suddenly and unexpectedly turn outwards adversely affecting the riders ability to steer the ATV.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION MAY FAIL Defect: The front upper suspension arm mounting may detach from the main frame allowing the wheel to suddenly and unexpectedly turn outwards adversely affecting the riders ability to steer the ATV. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the nearside upper suspension arm and if not replaced as per original recall the offside upper suspension arm.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the nearside upper suspension arm and if not replaced as per original recall the offside upper suspension arm.
Are You Affected?
TRX built between 1 September 2011 and 20 January 2012 may be included. Honda estimates 676 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/2012/012. 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 arm may detach | Book soon | RSPV/2012/001 | |
| TRXPotential loss of vehicle control | Book soon | RSPV/2007/003 | |
| 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/2012/114 on 20 Nov 2012, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2013/013 on 5 Feb 2013, for brake fluid may leak. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2012/012, launched 14 January 2013. 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.