Honda recalls 2014 Pioneer 700 off-road vehicles due to fire risk from debris on exhaust. Owners must stop using and get updated skid plate installed free at dealer.
Vegetation and debris can accumulate on the middle skid plate and make contact with the vehicle's exhaust system. Dried debris can ignite, resulting in smoke or fire.
Honda is recalling all 2014 Pioneer 700 recreational off-highway vehicles because vegetation can build up on the middle skid plate and ignite the exhaust system. This could cause smoke or fire, so owners must stop using the vehicle and get a free updated skid plate installed.
Vegetation and debris can collect on the middle skid plate and touch the exhaust system. When dried, this debris can ignite, causing smoke or fire. The hazard occurs during normal use when the vehicle is operating.
Owners of 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 recreational off-highway vehicles with specific model and serial numbers are affected. Riders and passengers are at risk of fire or smoke if the vehicle is used without the fix.
Check for the model number starting with 1HF on the certification label at the top rear of the driver's side front wheel well. The vehicle has a black color with camouflage, olive, or red hood and trim pieces. Look for 'Pioneer 700' on a tab behind the driver's and front passenger seats.
Immediately stop using the recalled vehicle to prevent fire or smoke.
Visit an authorized Honda dealer to have the original middle skid plate removed and an updated one installed free of charge.
Owners should immediately stop using the recalled vehicle and take it to an authorized Honda dealer to have the original middle skid plate removed and an updated middle skid plate installed free of charge.
All 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 recreational off-highway vehicles with model numbers starting with 1HF and serial numbers in the specified ranges.
Check the certification label on the top rear of the driver's side front wheel well for model numbers starting with 1HF. The vehicle should have black color with camouflage, olive, or red hood and trim pieces.
The hazard could cause smoke or fire, but the recall does not specify injuries. Owners must stop using the vehicle to prevent this risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1967 — Honda Recreational off-highway vehicles Hello, I own a Recreational off-highway vehicles that is covered by recall 1967 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Owners should immediately stop using the recalled vehicle and take it to an authorized Honda dealer to have the original middle skid plate removed and an updated middle skid plate installed free of charge. 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.
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