Name of product: Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard: The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Repair
Recall date: May 15, 2018
Units: About 65,000
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 Details
Description: 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:
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MY
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Model
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VIN Start
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2016
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Pioneer 1000 3P
(SXS10M3*)
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1HFVE04**G4000001 --- 1HFVE04**G4008403
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2016
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Pioneer 1000 5P
(SXS10M5*)
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1HFVE04**G4000001 --- 1HFVE04**G4010507
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2017
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Pioneer 1000 3P
(SXS10M3*)
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1HFVE04**H4100001 --- 1HFVE04**H4102101
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2017
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Pioneer 1000 5P
(SXS10M5*)
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1HFVE04**H4100001 --- 1HFVE04**H4103000
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2018
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Pioneer 1000 3P
(SXS10M3*)
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1HFVE04**G4200001 --- 1HFVE04**G4203360
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2018
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Pioneer 1000 5P
(SXS10M5*)
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1HFVE04**G4200001 --- 1HFVE04**G4207379
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* Variable character
Remedy: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Sold At: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from October 2015 through April 2018 for between $14,000 and $22,000.
Manufacturer(s): American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured In: United States
