Honda TRX Recall RSPV/2013/003: Steering Shaft May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Nov 2013
- Launched
- 1,729
- vehicles in the UK
- AS130002
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled TRX vehicles built between 15 April 2011 and 31 August 2012. Steering shaft received an unexpected bending force during production which may result in the shaft failing. The recall notice describes the fix as: carry inspection and replace steering shaft if found to be damaged. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Steering shaft received an unexpected bending force during production which may result in the shaft failing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING SHAFT MAY FAIL Defect: Steering shaft received an unexpected bending force during production which may result in the shaft failing. Remedy: Carry inspection and replace steering shaft if found to be damaged.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the shaft failing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: carry inspection and replace steering shaft if found to be damaged.
Are You Affected?
TRX built between 15 April 2011 and 31 August 2012 may be included. Honda estimates 1,729 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 campaign code AS130002 or the DVSA reference RSPV/2013/003. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRXSuspension may fail | Urgent | RSPV/2012/012 | |
| 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/2013/076 on 27 Aug 2013, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2014/027 on 17 Mar 2014, for wrong size brake discs could reduce brake performance. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2013/003, launched 11 November 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.