Honda Pioneer 700 & 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) with Electric Power Steering (EPS)
CPSC Recall #21-711 - December 3, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 21-711 |
| Recall Date | December 3, 2020 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 118,600 |
| Manufacturer | American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2015 through March 2020 for approximately between $10 |
| 000 and $21 |
| 000. |
Product
Honda Pioneer 700 & 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) with Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Description
This recall involves Model Year 2017-2019 & certain 2020 Honda Pioneer 700 and 2016-2019 & certain 2020 Pioneer 1000 Side-by-Side vehicles equipped with Electric Power Steering (EPS). 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 700 or Pioneer 1000 is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle. The serial number (VIN #) is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. MYModelVIN StartVIN End2017Pioneer 700 – 2 Passenger (SXS700M2*)1HFVE02**H43000011HFVE02**H43037222017Pioneer 700 – 4 Passenger (SXS700M4*)1HFVE02**H43000011HFVE02**H43507202018Pioneer 700 – 2 Passenger (SXS700M2*)1HFVE02**J44000011HFVE02**J44027602018Pioneer 700 – 4 Passenger (SXS700M4*)1HFVE02**J44000011HFVE02**J44513202019Pioneer 700 – 2 Passenger (SXS700M2*)1HFVE02**K45000011HFVE02**K45021002019Pioneer 700 – 4 Passenger (SXS700M4*)1HFVE02**K45000011HFVE02**K45506002020Pioneer 700 – 2 Passenger (SXS700M2*)1HFVE02**L46000011HFVE02**L46015002020Pioneer 700 – 4 Passenger (SXS700M4*)1HFVE02**L46000011HFVE02**L46507802016Pioneer 1000 – 3 Passenger (SXS1000M3*)1HFVE04**G40000011HFVE04**G40084032016Pioneer 1000 – 5 Passenger (SXS1000M5*)1HFVE04**G40000011HFVE04**G40105072017Pioneer 1000 – 3 Passenger (SXS1000M3*)1HFVE04**H41000011HFVE04**H41021012017Pioneer 1000 – 5 Passenger (SXS1000M5*)1HFVE04**H41000011HFVE04**H41030002018Pioneer 1000 – 3 Passenger (SXS1000M3*)1HFVE04**J42000011HFVE04**J42054602018Pioneer 1000 – 5 Passenger (SXS1000M5*)1HFVE04**J42000011HFVE04**J42103202019Pioneer 1000 – 3 Passenger (SXS1000M3*)1HFVE04**K43000011HFVE04**K43019202019Pioneer 1000 – 5 Passenger (SXS1000M5*)1HFVE04**K43000011HFVE04**K43024602020Pioneer 1000 – 3 Passenger (SXS1000M3*)1HFVE04**L44000011HFVE04**L44031802020Pioneer 1000 – 5 Passenger (SXS1000M5*)1HFVE04**L44000011HFVE04**L4404620
Hazard
The ROV can lose steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received 8 reports of the ROV’s having either play in the steering or losing control of steering. No injuries or accidents have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
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, if necessary. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.