American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif. product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 3, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall number

21711

Brand / firm

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Sold / distributed

Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2015 through March 2020 for approximately between $10,000 and $21,000.

Why it was recalled

The ROV can lose steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.

What was recalled

This recall involves Model Year 2017-2019 & certain 2020 Honda Pioneer 700 and 2016-2019 & certain 2020 Pioneer 1000 Side-by-Side vehicles equipped with Electric Power Steering (EPS). The recalled vehicles were sold in various colors including: Red, blue, green, gray and yellow. The name "HONDA" is on the front, sides and the rear of the vehicle. The model name Pioneer 700 or Pioneer 1000 is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle. The serial number (VIN #) is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2017 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**H4300001 1HFVE02**H4303722 2017 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**H4300001 1HFVE02**H4350720 2018 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**J4400001 1HFVE02**J4402760 2018 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**J4400001 1HFVE02**J4451320 2019 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**K4500001 1HFVE02**K4502100 2019 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**K4500001 1HFVE02**K4550600 2020 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**L4600001 1HFVE02**L4601500 2020 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**L4600001 1HFVE02**L4650780 2016 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**G4000001 1HFVE04**G4008403 2016 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**G4000001 1HFVE04**G4010507 2017 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**H4100001 1HFVE04**H4102101 2017 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**H4100001 1HFVE04**H4103000 2018 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**J4200001 1HFVE04**J4205460 2018 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**J4200001 1HFVE04**J4210320 2019 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**K4300001 1HFVE04**K4301920 2019 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**K4300001 1HFVE04**K4302460 2020 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**L4400001 1HFVE04**L4403180 2020 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**L4400001 1HFVE04**L4404620

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.