Honda Pioneer and Talon ROVs
CPSC Recall #22-020 — November 18, 2021
Product
Honda Pioneer and Talon ROVs
Description
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. VIN RangeModel1HFVE02**M4700031 - M4700694Pioneer 7001HFVE04**M4500061 - M4502219Pioneer 10001HFVE05**M4200001 - M4201598 Talon 1000
Hazard
The vehicles can lose steering function, posing crash and injury hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
Honda has received one report of a loss of steering function. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 1,400
Sold At
Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from September 2020 through August 2021 for between $10,000 and $27,000.
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California
Manufactured In
USA