CPSC recall · Reported May 9, 2017
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
The front passenger seat belt buckle can fail due to a manufacturing defect, posing a risk of injury.
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. recalled This recall involves model year 2017 Honda Pioneer 700 side-by-side recreational off-high….
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Risk of Injury (Recal… was recalled by American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. in May 9, 2017. Reason: The front passenger seat belt buckle can fail due to a manufacturing defect, posing a risk of injury.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact their local authori…. Verify recall #17744 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The front passenger seat belt buckle can fail due to a manufacturing defect, posing a risk of injury..
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- May 9, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17744 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves model year 2017 Honda Pioneer 700 side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs are motorized with a steering wheel, a gas pedal, a brake pedal, bucket or bench seats, seat belts and an occupant protection structure. The recalled ROVs were sold in two-seat and four-seat models in blue, red, silver or camouflage colors. "HONDA" is printed on the front grill and rear tailgate. "Pioneer 700" is printed on the sides of the vehicle. The model and serial numbers are printed on a certification label located at the top rear of the left front wheel well. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled: Model Type Serial Number Range Seats SXS700M4H AC 1HFVE0201H4301181 -- 1HFVE0207H4302237 4 SXS700M4DH AC 1HFVE02H5H4301268 -- 1HFVE02H6H4301697 4 SXS700M4DH 2AC 1HFVE02R1H4300241 -- 1HFVE02R3H4300600 4 SXS700M2H AC 1HFVE0220H4301142 -- 1HFVE0223H4301801 2 SXS700M2DH AC 1HFVE02NXH4301031 -- 1HFVE02NXH4301742 2 SXS700M2DH 2AC 1HFVE02T6H4300361 -- 1HFVE02T9H4300600 2
Reason for recall
The front passenger seat belt buckle can fail due to a manufacturing defect, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact their local authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17744 |
| Date reported | May 9, 2017 |
| Date initiated | May 9, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 2,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact their local authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule…
- Check the recall number (17744) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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