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Product Recall Number: 19-714

Why was Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) recalled?

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

Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Here's product recall specific data for Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

  • Product Recall Number: 19-714

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2018-11-08

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

  • 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

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 56,000

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

  • 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.

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

  • Importers: None Listed

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

  • Distributors: American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.  

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed