Recall: American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side 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**J4200001 --- 1HFVE04**J4200720 2018 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**J4200001 --- 1HFVE04**J4200780 * Variable character

Name of product: Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Units: About 56,000

Manufacturer: Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc. (HSC), of Timmonsville, S.C.

Hazard: An incorrectly installed throttle body can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

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.

Recall date: November 08, 2018

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 5 reports of throttle body igniting. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2015 through August 2018 for between $14,000 and $22,000.

Manufactured in: United States

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 number: 19-714