Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported May 15, 2018
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. recalled This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pio… - a moderate-severity action.
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Rec… was recalled by American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. in May 15, 2018. Reason: The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazar…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Honda…. Verify recall #18742 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazar….
- Moderate
- severity level
- May 15, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18742 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #18742) was formally reported on May 15, 2018. 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 65,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. 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 an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. Honda is contacting all known… - 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.
Vehicles recalls over time
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 65,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 Vehicles. The recalled vehicles were sold in various colors including: red, blue, green, gray and yellow. The name "HONDA" is on the front, sides and the rear of the vehicle. The model name Pioneer 1000 is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle, near the rear. The serial number (VIN #) is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled: MY Model VIN Start 2016 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**G4000001 --- 1HFVE04**G4008403 2016 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**G4000001 --- 1HFVE04**G4010507 2017 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**H4100001 --- 1HFVE04**H4102101 2017 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**H4100001 --- 1HFVE04**H4103000 2018 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**G4200001 --- 1HFVE04**G4203360 2018 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**G4200001 --- 1HFVE04**G4207379 * Variable character
Reason for recall
The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, 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. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18742 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 15, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 65,000 |
| 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 an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appoi…
- Check the recall number (18742) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 Vehicles. The recalled vehicles were sold in various colors including: red, blue, green, gray and yellow. The name "HONDA" is on the front, sides and the rear of the vehicle. The model name Pioneer 1000 is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle, near the rear. The serial number (VIN #) is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled: MY Model VIN Start 2016 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**G4000001 --- 1HFVE04**G4008403 2016 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**G4000001 --- 1HFVE04**G4010507 2017 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**H4100001 --- 1HFVE04**H4102101 2017 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**H4100001 --- 1HFVE04**H4103000 2018 Pioneer 1000 3P (SXS10M3*) 1HFVE04**G4200001 --- 1HFVE04**G4203360 2018 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**G4200001 --- 1HFVE04**G4207379 * Variable character. Recalled by American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.. Units affected: About 65,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should consumers 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. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 15, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18742.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (18742) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 15, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.