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

Description: This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2019 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 2016 SXS10M3* 2016 SXS10M5* 2017 SXS10M3* 2017 SXS10M5* 2018 SXS10M3* 2018 SXS10M5* 2019 SXS10M3* 2019 SXS10M5*

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

Units: About 82,000

Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Hazard: The throttle pedal can stick in the open position, posing crash and injury hazards.

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: June 13, 2019

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 15 reports of the throttle pedal sticking in the open position, including six crashes, resulting in a report of a concussion and a broken nose.

Sold At: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2015 through March 2019 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: 19-753