Severity
Moderate
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Reported: December 3, 2020 Initiated: December 3, 2020 #21711 About 118,600 units
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall on December 3, 2020. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 118,600 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The ROV can lose steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #21711) was formally reported on December 3, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 118,600 units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: The ROV can lose steering control, posing crash and injury hazards. 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, if necessary. Honda is contac… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 6 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 118,600
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves Model Year 2017-2019 & certain 2020 Honda Pioneer 700 and 2016-2019 & certain 2020 Pioneer 1000 Side-by-Side vehicles equipped with Electric Power Steering (EPS). 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 700 or Pioneer 1000 is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle. The serial number (VIN #) is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2017 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**H4300001 1HFVE02**H4303722 2017 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**H4300001 1HFVE02**H4350720 2018 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**J4400001 1HFVE02**J4402760 2018 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**J4400001 1HFVE02**J4451320 2019 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**K4500001 1HFVE02**K4502100 2019 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**K4500001 1HFVE02**K4550600 2020 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**L4600001 1HFVE02**L4601500 2020 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**L4600001 1HFVE02**L4650780 2016 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**G4000001 1HFVE04**G4008403 2016 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**G4000001 1HFVE04**G4010507 2017 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**H4100001 1HFVE04**H4102101 2017 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**H4100001 1HFVE04**H4103000 2018 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**J4200001 1HFVE04**J4205460 2018 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**J4200001 1HFVE04**J4210320 2019 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**K4300001 1HFVE04**K4301920 2019 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**K4300001 1HFVE04**K4302460 2020 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**L4400001 1HFVE04**L4403180 2020 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**L4400001 1HFVE04**L4404620
Reason for Recall
The ROV can lose steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy
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, if necessary. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
- Units Affected
- About 118,600
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21711 |
| Date reported | December 3, 2020 |
| Date initiated | December 3, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Units affected | About 118,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Model Year 2017-2019 & certain 2020 Honda Pioneer 700 and 2016-2019 & certain 2020 Pioneer 1000 Side-by-Side vehicles equipped with Electric Power Steering (EPS). 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 700 or Pioneer 1000 is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle. The serial number (VIN #) is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2017 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**H4300001 1HFVE02**H4303722 2017 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**H4300001 1HFVE02**H4350720 2018 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**J4400001 1HFVE02**J4402760 2018 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**J4400001 1HFVE02**J4451320 2019 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**K4500001 1HFVE02**K4502100 2019 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**K4500001 1HFVE02**K4550600 2020 Pioneer 700 - 2 Passenger SXS700M2* 1HFVE02**L4600001 1HFVE02**L4601500 2020 Pioneer 700 - 4 Passenger SXS700M4* 1HFVE02**L4600001 1HFVE02**L4650780 2016 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**G4000001 1HFVE04**G4008403 2016 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**G4000001 1HFVE04**G4010507 2017 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**H4100001 1HFVE04**H4102101 2017 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**H4100001 1HFVE04**H4103000 2018 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**J4200001 1HFVE04**J4205460 2018 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**J4200001 1HFVE04**J4210320 2019 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**K4300001 1HFVE04**K4301920 2019 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**K4300001 1HFVE04**K4302460 2020 Pioneer 1000 - 3 Passenger SXS1000M3* 1HFVE04**L4400001 1HFVE04**L4403180 2020 Pioneer 1000 - 5 Passenger SXS1000M5* 1HFVE04**L4400001 1HFVE04**L4404620. Recalled by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.. Units affected: About 118,600.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The ROV can lose steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
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, if necessary. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 3, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 21711.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (21711) 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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