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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2021-11-18

American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Is my product affected?

Honda Pioneer and Talon ROVs

  • Brand American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

American Honda is recalling certain 2021 recreational off-highway vehicles due to a steering defect. The recall affects the Pioneer 700, Pioneer 1000, and Talon 1000 models equipped with electric power steering. These vehicles can lose steering function, which creates a risk of crashes and injuries. The affected vehicles can be identified by the Honda branding on the exterior and the model name on side labels. Owners can verify whether their vehicle is included by checking the VIN number stamped on the frame—specific VIN ranges are affected for each model.

To remedy the issue, owners of recalled vehicles should immediately stop using them and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. The repair involves installing a new yoke joint and hardware for the steering shaft assembly. Honda is directly contacting all known purchasers about this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The vehicles can lose steering function, posing crash and injury hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled recreational off-highway vehicles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair to install a yoke joint and hardware for the steering shaft assembly. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Details from the source

This recall involves the 2021 Honda Pioneer 700, Pioneer 1000, and Talon 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) equipped with electric power steering. The vehicles come in various colors including red, blue, green, gray, and yellow. "HONDA" is printed on the front, sides, and the rear of each vehicle. The name of the vehicle is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle. The VIN number is stamped in the frame at the left rear below the tilt-up bed/seat on the Pioneer 700 and Pioneer 1000. The VIN number is stamped in the frame on the left side under the left front fender for the Talon 1000. The VIN number range of affected vehicles for the Pioneer 700 is 1HFVE02**M4700031-M4700694, for the Pioneer 1000 is 1HFVE04**M4500061-M4502219, and for the Talon 1000 is 1HFVE05**M4200001-M4201598.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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