Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published November 18, 2021
Honda Pioneer 700/1000 and Talon 1000 Recalls: Steering Failure Risk
Honda recalls 2021 Pioneer 700, 1000, and Talon 1000 off-highway vehicles due to potential steering failure causing crashes. Owners must stop using and get free repairs.
“Honda Pioneer 700/1000 and Talon 1000 Recalls: Steering Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2731-honda-pioneer-700-1000-and-talon-1000-recalls-steering-failure. Based on CPSC recall #9176 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/American-Honda-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards).
American Honda Motor Co. Inc. recalled certain 2021 Honda Pioneer and Talon recreational off-highway vehicles due to a crash and injury hazard from potential loss of steering function, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Nov. 18, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Honda Pioneer 700 (VIN range 1HFVE02**M4700031-M4700694)
Honda Pioneer 1000 (VIN range 1HFVE04**M4500061-M4502219)
Honda Talon 1000 (VIN range 1HFVE05**M4200001-M4201598)
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair to install a yoke joint and hardware for the steering shaft assembly. American Honda can be reached 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/recalls.aspx.
The hazard
The vehicles can lose steering function, posing crash and injury hazards. Honda has received one report of a loss of steering function. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show American Honda Motor Co. Inc. has issued three other recalls since Jan. 12, 2023. Other recent recalls include the May 2, 2024 Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washers recall for camshaft hazards, the Aug. 3, 2023 Honda EU7000is Generators recall for fire hazards from fuel leaks, and the Jan. 12, 2023 Honda Talon 1000 ROVs recall for engine failure risks. Other recent recalls of similar products include the June 11, 2026 Yamaha Fleet Golf Cars recall for brake cable crash hazards, the June 11, 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 recalls for drive converter sheave breakage risks, and the June 25, 2026 Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV recall for missing brake lights crash risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Honda logo on the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle. Look for the vehicle name label on both sides. The VIN number is stamped in the frame: Pioneer 700/1000 models have VINs starting with 1HFVE02**M4700031-M4700694 or 1HFVE04**M4500061-M4502219, and Talon 1000 models have VINs starting with 1HFVE05**M4200001-M4201598.
Brand
Honda
Product
Honda Pioneer and Talon ROVs
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled vehicles as they can lose steering function, causing crashes and injuries.
Contact Honda Dealer
Schedule a free inspection and repair at an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to install a yoke joint and hardware for the steering shaft assembly.
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 to install a yoke joint and hardware for the steering shaft assembly. 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 September 2020 through August 2021 for between $10,000 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 9176 — Honda Pioneer 700/1000 and Talon 1000 Recalls: Steering Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Honda Pioneer 700/1000 and Talon 1000 Recalls: Steering Failure Risk that is covered by recall 9176 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 to install a yoke joint and hardware for the steering shaft assembly. 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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