Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published December 3, 2020
Honda Pioneer 700 & 1000 Recalls: Steering Loss Risk
Honda recalls 2016-2020 Pioneer 700 and 1000 ROVs with electric power steering due to potential loss of steering control causing crashes. Owners must stop using and contact a dealer for free repair.
Honda is recalling certain 2016-2020 Pioneer 700 and 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles that may lose steering control, increasing crash and injury risks. Owners should stop using these vehicles immediately and get them inspected by a Honda dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2954-honda-pioneer-700-1000-recalls-steering-loss-risk.
“Honda Pioneer 700 & 1000 Recalls: Steering Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2954-honda-pioneer-700-1000-recalls-steering-loss-risk. Based on CPSC recall #8954 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert).
American Honda Motor Co. recalled certain Honda Pioneer 700 and 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles due to crash and injury hazards from potential steering loss, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 3, 2020. 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 Pioneer 700 (Model Years 2017-2020)
Honda Pioneer 1000 (Model Years 2016-2020)
Vehicles equipped with Electric Power Steering (EPS)
What to do
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. 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 http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on “Recall Information”.
The hazard
The ROV can lose steering control, posing crash and injury hazards. The firm has received 8 reports of the ROVs having either play in the steering or losing control of steering. No injuries or accidents have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show American Honda Motor Co. has 1 other recall on record since 2020-06-18. On 2020-06-18, Honda recalled Pioneer 1000 and Talon 1000 vehicles for the risk of rolling in park. Other recent recalls of similar products include Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars Recall (2026-06-11), Honda 2025-2026 Off-Road Motorcycles (2026-04-30), and Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV Recall (2026-06-25).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model name 'Pioneer 700' or 'Pioneer 1000' on the vehicle. The serial number (VIN) starts with specific codes like 1HFVE02**H4300001 for 2017 models. Vehicles sold in red, blue, green, gray, or yellow are included.
Brand
Honda
Product
Honda Pioneer 700 & 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) with Electric Power Steering (EPS)
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 may lose steering control, causing crashes or injuries.
Contact Honda Dealer
Schedule a free inspection and repair with an authorized Honda Powersports dealer by contacting Honda directly.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2015 through March 2020 for approximately between $10,000 and $21,000.”
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 8954 — Honda Pioneer 700 & 1000 Recalls: Steering Loss Risk
Hello,
I own a Honda Pioneer 700 & 1000 Recalls: Steering Loss Risk that is covered by recall 8954 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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