American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side 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**J4200001 --- 1HFVE04**J4200720 2018 Pioneer 1000 5P (SXS10M5*) 1HFVE04**J4200001 --- 1HFVE04**J4200780 * Variable character. Recalled by Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc. (HSC), of Timmonsville, S.C.. Units affected: About 56,000.

An incorrectly installed throttle body can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

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.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 8, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19714.