American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-742 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 15, 2018
- Brand
- American Honda
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
- Hazard
- Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 65,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 15, 2018
What was recalled
This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 Vehicles. 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 1000 is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle, near the rear. The serial number (VIN #) is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled: MY Model VIN Start 2016 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**G4000001 --- 1HFVE04**G4008403 2016 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**G4000001 --- 1HFVE04**G4010507 2017 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**H4100001 --- 1HFVE04**H4102101 2017 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**H4100001 --- 1HFVE04**H4103000 2018 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**G4200001 --- 1HFVE04**G4203360 2018 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**G4200001 --- 1HFVE04**G4207379 * Variable character
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) · About 65,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from October 2015 through April 2018 for between $14,000 and $22,000.; American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 22 reports of the muffler plastic heat shield melting and three reports of muffler plastic heat shield fires. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
American Honda appears in 26 CPSC recalls on record. See all American Honda recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (About 65,000 units). This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 Vehicles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
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. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 15, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.