Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported May 9, 2017
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… - a moderate-severity action.
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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-The front passenger seat belt buckle can fail due to a manufacturing defect, posing a risk of injury..
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17744 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #17744) was formally reported on May 9, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2,200.
The documented reason for this recall is: The front passenger seat belt buckle can fail due to a manufacturing defect, posing a risk of injury. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 2,200
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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
The front passenger seat belt buckle can fail due to a manufacturing defect, posing a risk of injury.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| 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…
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