Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall Date
2020-12-03
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Units Affected
About 118,600

Products Involved

Honda Pioneer 700 & 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) with Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Hazard

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.

Reported Injuries

The firm has received 8 reports of the ROVs having either play in the steering or losing control of steering. No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Sold At

Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2015 through March 2020 for approximately between $10,000 and $21,000.

Manufactured In

United States

Full Recall 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**H4

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28