Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published January 12, 2023
Honda Talon 1000 ROVs: Engine Failure Risk from Loose Screw
Honda recalls 2019-2021 Talon 1000 side-by-sides with loose intake funnel screw that can cause sudden engine failure, loss of control, and crashes. Owners must stop using and get repairs.
The vehicle's intake funnel band screw can loosen and enter the engine through the intake funnel and cause sudden engine failure. If this occurs, it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling 2019-2021 Talon 1000 side-by-sides because a screw in the engine intake can loosen and cause sudden engine failure. This risks loss of control, crashes, and injuries. Affected vehicles need immediate repair to prevent serious harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2409-honda-talon-1000-rovs-engine-failure-risk-from-loose-screw.
“Honda Talon 1000 ROVs: Engine Failure Risk from Loose Screw.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2409-honda-talon-1000-rovs-engine-failure-risk-from-loose-screw. Based on CPSC recall #9496 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/American-Honda-Expands-Recall-of-Honda-Talon-1000-ROVs-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards).
American Honda Motor Co. Inc. recalled additional 2021 Honda Talon 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles due to a crash and injury hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Jan. 12, 2023. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
Honda Talon 1000 S2 and S4, model years 2019-2021
VIN ranges: 1HFVE05**K4000003 to 1HFVE05**K4003902 (2019 S2); 1HFVE05**L4100001 to 1HFVE05**L4102280 (2020 S2); 1HFVE05**M4200001 to 1HFVE05**M4202760 (2021 S2); 1HFVE06**L4000002 to 1HFVE06**L4003420 (2020 S4); 1HFVE06**M4100001 to 1HFVE06**M4102218 (2021 S4); 1HFVE05**M4200084 to 1HFVE05**M4203061 (expanded 2019 S2); 1HFVE06**M4100121 to 1HFVE06**M4102580 (expanded 2020 S4)
What to do
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, which includes proper tightening and thread deformation of the intake funnel screw. American Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers may also call American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit https://powersports.honda.com/recalls for more information.
The hazard
The vehicle's intake funnel band screw can loosen and enter the engine through the intake funnel and cause sudden engine failure. If this occurs, it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The firm has received a total of 18 reports of incidents, including one report of a loss of control, resulting in a crash with minor injuries to the occupants.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show American Honda Motor Co. Inc. has 3 other recalls on record since 2021-11-18. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washers (2024-05-02), Honda EU7000is Generators (2023-08-03), and Honda Pioneer 700/1000 and Talon 1000 Recalls (2021-11-18). Other recent recalls of similar products include Kawasaki 2026 Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 Recalls (2026-06-11), Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars Recall (2026-06-11), and Triumph TF450 Closed Course Motorcycles Recall (2026-09-10).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Honda Talon 1000 side-by-sides with model numbers S2 or S4 from 2019-2021. Look for the VIN on the frame under the left front fender, which falls within the specified ranges listed in the recall notice.
Brand
Honda
Product
2019-2021 Honda Talon 1000 ROVs
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle Now
Immediately stop using the recalled Honda Talon 1000 side-by-sides to prevent engine failure and potential crashes.
Contact Honda Dealer
Schedule a free repair appointment with an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to tighten and secure the intake funnel screw.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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, which includes proper tightening and thread deformation of the intake funnel screw. American Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from March 2019 through September 2022 for between $20,000 and $27,000.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9496 — Honda Talon 1000 ROVs: Engine Failure Risk from Loose Screw
Hello,
I own a Honda Talon 1000 ROVs: Engine Failure Risk from Loose Screw that is covered by recall 9496 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: 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, which includes proper tightening and thread deformation of the intake funnel screw. American Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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