CPSC recall 23-090, announced January 12, 2023, covers American Honda 2019-2021 Honda Talon 1000 ROVs (about 34,000 units). The vehicle's intake funnel band screw can loosen and enter the engine through the intake funnel and cause sudden engine failure. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled recreational off-highway vehicles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair, which includes proper tightening and thread deformation of the intake funnel screw. Recall contact: call 866-784-1870, or go to powersports.honda.com.
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Affected model numbers
"Talon" is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle.
Which products are included?
This recall expansion involves an additional 2,000 2021 model year Honda Talon 1000 side-by-sides with model numbers Talon 1000 S2 and Talon 1000 S4. The vehicles were sold in various colors including red, blue, green, gray and yellow. "HONDA" is printed on the front, sides and the rear of each vehicle. "Talon" is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) number is stamped on the frame on the left side under the left front fender. The VIN range for affected Talon 1000s is as shown below. Original Recall: MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2019 Talon 1000 S2 1HFVE05**K4000003 1HFVE05**K4003902 2020 Talon 1000 S2 1HFVE05**L4100001 1HFVE05**L4102280 2021 Talon 1000 S2 1HFVE05**M4200001 1HFVE05**M4202760 2020 Talon 1000 S4 1HFVE06**L4000002 1HFVE06**L4003420 2021 Talon 1000 S4 1HFVE06**M4100001 1HFVE06**M4102218 Expanded Recall: : MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2019 Talon 1000 S2 1HFVE05**M4200084 1HFVE05**M4203061 2020 Talon 1000 S4 1HFVE06**M4100121 1HFVE06**M4102580
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The vehicle's intake funnel band screw can loosen and enter the engine through the intake funnel and cause sudden engine failure. If this occurs, it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received a total of 18 reports of incidents, including one report of a loss of control, resulting in a crash with minor injuries to the occupants.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled recreational off-highway vehicles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair, which includes proper tightening and thread deformation of the intake funnel screw. American Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- American Honda
- Manufacturer
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 23-090
- Units
- About 34,000 (About 32,000 were previously recalled in March 2022)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from March 2019 through September 2022 for between $20,000 and $27,000.
Recall contact information
American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or online at https://powersports.honda.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information or at https://powersports.honda.com/recalls.
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