Honda utility vehicles

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. First aid

   Made Sep 22, 2025 · , sent to the company Sep 25, 2025 · , published by CPSC Nov 21, 2025

   The product, in the report: 2021 Honda Talon 1000X4

   2021 Honda Talon 1000X4, 750 miles on ODO. While driving trails after traversing over a sharp bump, the Talon sends a code that shuts down the engine. This in turn loses steering power. Our Talon veered toward a sharp embankment losing all control . This also affected the brakes, limiting the options to thwart an accident.

   Model

   Talon 1000X4

   Serial number

   [REDACTED]

   Bought from

   JONES POWERSPORTS DURANT OKLAHOMA

   Bought

   Aug 4, 2025

   Where

   Heavener, Oklahoma: Place of Recreation or Sports

   Who was involved

   Age 50, Unspecified

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

2. No one hurt

   Made Jul 2, 2024 · , sent to the company Jul 8, 2024 · , published by CPSC Jul 23, 2024

   The product, in the report: 2023 Honda Pioneer 1000-6 Crew Deluxe Model Code HU4, VIN - [REDACTED], Green, Purchased 12/09/2023

   We purchased a 2023 Honda Pioneer 1000-6 Crew Deluxe on December 9, 2023. While driving the vehicle the backseat gets very hot. In May we went for a ride in Scottsdale AZ in the Tonto National Forest and the passengers in the backseat was expressing concern that the backseat was very hot and getting uncomfortable. We stopped the ride. Let the UTV cool down and had the passenger move to the front seat so we could drive back home. This happened again the following weekend when my wife was in the backseat and she got overheated and felt sick. We had to stop so she and the machine could cool down and we went back home. When we got home we took a temperature reading with a [REDACTED] HVAC Clamp Meter just above the seat and it read over 140 degrees F. We made an appointment with the dealership and took the machine in.

   Model

   Pioneer 1000-6 Crew Deluxe

   UPC

   SXS10M6DP

   Serial number

   VIN - [REDACTED]

   Bought from

   GO AZ Motorcycles

   Bought

   Dec 9, 2023

   Where

   Scottsdale, Arizona: Place of Recreation or Sports

   Who was involved

   Age 41, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Spouse

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

3. No one hurt

   Made Jun 28, 2024 · , sent to the company Jul 2, 2024 · , published by CPSC Jul 17, 2024

   The product, in the report: Honda Talon UTV

   2019 Honda Talon 1000X extreme difficulty un-latching the seat belt following a accidental roll over and landing on the side. On two occasions, with two passengers each time, the passenger on the high side (machine on its side) has an extremely difficult time releasing the seat belt due to the weight at their thigh not allowing the high side passenger to release the seat belt. Both times required several attempts and both passengers to work together to get the high side passenger weight lifted enough and the other passenger to squeeze fingers in far enough to release the seat belt. This would be catastrophic should a fire break out and the high side passenger is alone. Passengers involved were adults and weighed under 150 & 180 pounds and were in very good physical health and strength. This happened once around 2019 and once near 5/12/2022, these dates are estimated.

   Model

   Talon 1000X

   Bought from

   Just For Fun Honda

   Bought

   Mar 15, 2019, about then

   Where

   Conneaut, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Unspecified

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Unspecified

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

4. No incident, no one hurt

   Made Dec 14, 2023 · , sent to the company Dec 18, 2023 · , published by CPSC Jan 3, 2024

   The product, in the report: 2018 Honda SXS700M4DJ Pioneer 700-4 Deluxe. Red

   2018 Honda Pioneer -4 looses power steering function when making sharp turns. Had 2020 power steering recall repair and in 2023 had DPS ECU replaced. After both repairs, power steering still looses function.

   Model

   SXS700M4DJ Pioneer 700-4

   Serial number

   [REDACTED]

   Bought from

   RideNowPeoria, Arizona

   Bought

   Aug 15, 2018

   Where

   Mayer, Arizona: Farm/Ranch

   Who was involved

   Age 62, Unknown

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda Pioneer, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   No Incident, No Injury

5. No one hurt

   Made May 30, 2023 · , sent to the company Jun 2, 2023 · , published by CPSC Jun 16, 2023

   The product, in the report: 2021 Honda Pioneer 700

   2021 honda Pioneer 700 shut off randomly for no reason seems to be a common problem on the Internet this has happened in the middle of a mud run on the other side of the hill where other ATV’s We’re coming over almost hitting us when we were trying to get the Honda to restart

   Model

   2021 Honda Pioneer 700

   Bought from

   McKinney Honda Ruston Louisiana, Louisiana

   Bought

   Dec 22, 2022, about then

   Where

   DOWNSVILLE, Louisiana: Place of Recreation or Sports

   Who was involved

   Age 61, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Spouse

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

6. No one hurt

   Made Dec 22, 2022 · , sent to the company Dec 28, 2022 · , published by CPSC Jan 12, 2023

   The product, in the report: Honda P1000 UTV, Model SXS10M3DLM

   I purchased a new Honda P1000 UTV, Model SXS10M3DLM ([REDACTED]) on 10/13/2022. Right after delivery I reported to the Honda dealership (Rock Hill Powersports, Rock Hill, SC) that there was a problem with the driver’s door that it does not latch securely. The door was difficult to latch and opens up on its own accord when driving. The door hinge was loose and at first it was thought that the bushings in the door itself were faulty. The dealership ordered replacement hinge bushing, but on trying to replace the bushings, it was found that the there was an issue with the door itself, apparently a faulty molding of the plastic door during manufacture. The dealership tried to urgently order a new door from Honda, but they were informed that there was a backlog on replacement doors. It appears that this is a more extensive problem than just in my case. Honda could not provide the dealership with a date when the replacement door would be available. After waiting 2 weeks and with no further updates from Honda to the dealership, I decided to contact Honda Powersports Customer Relations on 12/6/2022. I was assigned a case number ([REDACTED]). I informed the case manager that I had fallen out of the UTV (12/8/2022), but fortunately I was uninjured at it happened at very low speed and I had fallen onto soft grass. I always wear a seat belt, but when I fell out of the vehicle, I could not wear the seatbelt as I had to quickly access the bison herd through a farm gate and I have to do this under 15 seconds, otherwise I run the risk of being trampled by the wild bison. I informed the case manager of the urgency of the matter as I use the vehicle for my work, as I am a bison rancher. After various follow up calls with the case manager (on 12/6; 12/13 and 12/21), I was told that Honda still had no idea when the replacement door would be available. I feel that Honda were aware of this problem before I called them, and has done nothing to mitigate the danger of the matter of the faulty door. Due to the nature of my work as bison rancher, I have no other option but to use this UTV. The UTV I had before the Honda was traded in to purchase this Honda. I would appreciate it if the CPSC could urgently investigate this matter and maybe get a satisfactory response from Honda. Thank you for allowing me to bring this matter to your attention.

   Model

   SXS10M3DLM

   Serial number

   [REDACTED]

   Bought from

   Rock Hill Powersports

   Bought

   Oct 13, 2022, about then

   Where

   York, South Carolina: Farm/Ranch

   Who was involved

   Age 63, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

7. No one hurt

   Made Nov 11, 2022 · , sent to the company Dec 1, 2022 · , published by CPSC Dec 15, 2022

   The product, in the report: 2021 Honda talon 1000r

   Was driving a 20201 Honda talon and hit a stump off road and bent the frame and control arm wasn’t a very hard hit. After doing research it seems the frames and a arms on these Honda talons are weak and prone to bending and breaking

   Model

   Talon 1000r

   Bought from

   Lifestyles Honda

   Bought

   Sep 15, 2022, about then

   Where

   Camano Island, Washington: Place of Recreation or Sports

   Who was involved

   Unspecified

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Unspecified

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

8. No one hurt

   Made Oct 30, 2022 · , sent to the company Nov 1, 2022 · , published by CPSC Nov 16, 2022

   The product, in the report: Honda Talon 1000 off road vehicle.

   while driving our 2021 Honda Talon 1000 the power steering went out causing me too almost crash. Power steering is out and we are unable to drive our Honda Talon.

   Model

   Honda Talon 100

   Serial number

   [Redacted}

   Bought from

   Ridgecrest power sports, California

   Bought

   Oct 26, 2021, about then

   Where

   Bishop, California: Place of Recreation or Sports

   Who was involved

   Age 65, Unknown

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

9. Hurt, no treatment

   Made Aug 2, 2022 · , sent to the company Aug 12, 2022 · , published by CPSC Aug 26, 2022

   The product, in the report: 2017 Honda Pioneer T-1000-5

   a 3/4” stick came up steering column almost impaling me

   Model

   2017 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SX10M5PH

   UPC

   [REDACTED]

   Serial number

   [REDACTED]

   Bought from

   Tom Bellamy Beechmont Motors INC

   Bought

   Jul 25, 2017

   Where

   Germantown, Kentucky: Place of Recreation or Sports

   Who was involved

   Age 61, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

10. First aid

    Made Jul 20, 2021 · , sent to the company Jul 23, 2021 · , published by CPSC Aug 6, 2021

    The product, in the report: 2015 Honda pioneer 700

    Burn on buttocks of infant

    Model

    Pioneer 700

    Serial number

    [REDACTED]

    Bought from

    Lapeer Honda

    Bought

    Jul 14, 2015

    Where

    Clarkston, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 67, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda pioneer 700, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

11. First aid

    Made Jul 12, 2021 · , sent to the company Jul 15, 2021 · , published by CPSC Jul 29, 2021

    The product, in the report: 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe side by side

    I own a 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe side by side. I am the original owner. While driving it today with my eight year old son (sitting in the middle front seat, with his seat belt on) on our private property, I stopped it and put it the transmission in park on a very slight grade on a wide path (pointing down). I left the engine on and the driver’s side door open. The transmission was in “2wd turf mode”. Upon stepping out of the vehicle it started to move forward with a loud clicking sound coming from the transmission. I lunged towards the vehicle and tried to grab my son out of the vehicle from the open driver’s side door, but of course could not retrieve him because he was strapped in with his seat belt. While attempting to grab my son, the vehicle’s driver rear-side tires rolled over both of my legs, which was a painful experience. The vehicle rolled approximately ten feet and then came to rest by running into a tree at a low speed. My left leg is quite painful (3 hours later), and I will seek medical attention if it does not abate quickly; there is a raised bump on by shin, on my knee, and my knee and calf are both extremely painful and hard to walk on. My son was upset by the experience, as was I. I note that Honda issued a recall for 2019-2020 models ([REDACTED]), but not my 2016. This was a very scary experience and could have resulted in even more serious injury to me or my son.

    Model

    2016 Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe

    Bought from

    Honda of Prestonsburg Kentucky

    Bought

    Jul 1, 2016, about then

    Where

    CHARLESTON, West Virginia: Farm/Ranch

    Who was involved

    Age 42, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Self

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

12. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Apr 30, 2021 · , sent to the company May 5, 2021 · , published by CPSC May 19, 2021

    The product, in the report: 2020 HONDA TALON X4 LIVE VALVE

    2020 HONDA TALON POWER STEERING GOES OUT INTERMITTANTLY

    Model

    HONDA TALON X 4 LIVE VALVE

    Serial number

    [REDACTED]

    Bought from

    HONDA OF THE OZARKS

    Bought

    Dec 12, 2019, about then

    Where

    ROGERSVILLE, Missouri: Place of Recreation or Sports

    Who was involved

    Age 57, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Self

    As this report names them

    Brand HONDA, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

13. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Oct 6, 2020 · , sent to the company Jan 12, 2021 · , published by CPSC Jan 28, 2021

    The product, in the report: 2016, Honda Pioneer 1000, Model SXS10M3PG Model Pioneer 1000

    In 2016, I purchased a brand new 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 utility vehicle/side by side. The bench seat was uncomfortably warm, because the motor is directly below it, and the vehicle did not come with heat shield protection. Later, approximately one to two years later, during one of several safety recalls, the heat shield protection for the seat was added. This greatly reduced the bench seat temperature. However, one day while braking hard, dangerously the front bench seat cushion shifted forward, off of the plastic bench seat frame. After stopping the vehicle I found that the bench seat cushion released from the frame because the glue that held it down failed, around the entire seat. I also found the seat was water logged. I notified Honda USA. Honda USA referred my concern to the local dealer Southern Powersports, Chattanooga, Tn. At this time the vehicle was past it’s one year warranty so the dealer only offered to glue the seat back into the frame and not replace it. I chose to glue it myself. I used a [REDACTED] brand adhesive. This held for maybe a year and has since released, making the seat situation dangerous again. In my personal, mechanically inclined, opinion I believe the high heat the bench seat endured, prior to the heat shield kit for the seat, caused the glue/adhesive to release. I can’t imagine the glue/adhesive manufacturer engineered their product to be used on a seat inches from a combustion engine without proper heat shielding. In internet searches I found other owners of the same model from the same years that did not come equipped with the later added heat shield, having the same glue/adhesive problems. I consider this to be a safety issue, just like if your car seat came off the frame, while you were braking. Please help.

    Model

    Pioneer 1000

    Serial number

    [REDACTED]

    Bought from

    Southern Powersports

    Bought

    Feb 15, 2016

    Where

    Chickamauga, Georgia: Farm/Ranch

    Who was involved

    Age 48, Unknown

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Self

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    No Incident, No Injury

14. Not said

    Made Feb 28, 2020 · , sent to the company Mar 17, 2020 · , published by CPSC Mar 31, 2020

    The product, in the report: 2016 Honda Multipurpose Utility Vehicle 72 HP 4 Wheels. Shipping weight: 1658 lbs.

    On June 1, 2016 the above vehicle [UTV] was purchased at the [redacted] At the time of purchase it was noted an unusual amount of heat emanating from an area between and behind the driver/passenger seat The mileage et this 1me was 12 miles.

    On or about June 4th 2018 I received the (1st) first recall notice from Honda. This recall dealt with a heat issues manating from the throttle area. The mileage on the vehicle at that time was 436 . Honda stated the throttle pedal can tick 1n the open position, posing crash and injury standards. This recall was repaired by the dealer. Honda states about 2,000 Pioneer 1000’s were notified on this recall.

    on or about September 17, 2018 I received the (2nd) second recall notice from Honda. This recall notice dealt with an over heating muffler posing a posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.” The mileage on the vehicle at this time 473 miles. This recall was repaired by the dealer. Honda indicates about 65,000 Pioneer 1000,s were involved during this recall

    Dear Sir/Madam

    I am a consumer.

    I am reporting a safety concern: The potential for an unsafe consumer product to cause an incident or injury.

    A brief history of a hazardous incident or safety concern of a totally destroyed vehicle. On June 1, 2016 the above All Terrain Vehicle was purchased at the Engelhart Center, 1569 GreenwayCross, Madison, Wisconsin 53713. The total purchase price was $19,284.37. (See Doc. #1) Until its untimely demise, the vehicle was seldom driven due to the Wisconsin weather, its open air body configuration, and the distance to the second residence near the [REDACTED]. See photo of this Honda vehicle at (See Doc. #2). Heat issues inside the vehicle cab, rising between the driver and from seat passenger were initially a concern at the time of purchase. Even with the open sides, open rear and split windshield, it got hot even at higher speeds. (30 miles per hour).

    On or about June 4th, 2018 received the (1st ) recall notice from honda. This dealt with the heat issue emanating from the throttle area. The repair order described the “fix” as a Kit, Muffler, Prot.” The mileage on the vehicle at this time was 436 per the dealer’s invoice. (See doc. #3). This “fix” did not seem to diminish the heat emanating up through the floor between the passenger and the driver. On this recall Honda stated the “throttle can stick in the open position, posing crash and injury standards. This first recalled notice involved about 62,000 Honda Pioneers.

    On or about September 17,2018, I received the second (2nd) recall notice from Honda.(See Doc. #4)This second recall notice dealt with the over heating muffler, posing potential problems. Also at this time the repair Tech checked to determine why the vehicle was stuck in first gear. He discovered that the neutral switch came un plugged. After connecting and a test ride no other issues were found. However, the heat issue in the from seat area remained with little abatement. Y\The mileage on the vehicle. The mileage on the Pioneer at this time was at 473, according to the dealers invoice. This second (2nd) recall notice, per Honda, involved 65,000 additional “pioneers.

    On or about May 4th, 2019 I received the third (3rd) and final recall notice from Honda. (See Doc #5) This recall notice dealt with accelerator pedal. (sticking).

    The dealer’s Tech completed the recall according to the specs, provided by Honda. Again, the heat issue continued be unabated on the plastic like material between and slightly behind the two from seats. The heat now was similar to that on the day of purchase. The mileage on the vehicle at this was 487, according to the dealer’s invoice. This third (3rd) recall, according to Honda, involved about 56,000 “Pioneers.

    On July 3rd, 2019, at about 5:15 pm, the above All Terrain Vehicle was totally destroyed by fire while traveling on a gravel road in [REDACTED]. (See Doc. #7.) (This date was approximately two months and 105 miles from the date of the third recall repair by the dealer.). The fire occured on “[REDACTED]” between the two villages of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED].

    As the flames rapidly grew, the two occupants of the vehicle bailed out onto the roadway in time to avoid any injuries. This Honda Pioneer 1000 had spontaneously burst into flames. The fire’s point or origin was between and slightly behind the two occupants seats. The total time until the vehicle was skeletonized was about 15 minutes. All traffic on the road was stopped until the fire burned out. The initial start of the fire and the progression of the conflagration can be seen at Document #6.

    The fire burned out when all the combustible material in/on the vehicle was depleted. The [REDACTED] was on the scene at the end of the blaze. Also on the scene were the [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] Fire departments as was the [REDACTED] Emt’s. The vehicle’s frame/skeleton was then winched onto a flatbed from [REDACTED]. Fire department personnel then shoveled the burnt and melted debris off the roadway. The dark black smoke emanating from the conflagration reached a height of about 300 feet before dissipating.

    The mileage on the vehicle odometer at the time of the fire was 592 at the start of the day and probably ended at an estimated 620 miles. The point of origin where the flames were first seen, was between and slightly behind the driver and passenger. This specific area has always been a source of heat since purchase, there was no appreciable lessening after the recalls. This low mileage vehicle was always kept in a pristine condition and the Honda Manual caveats were followed.

    (See Doc. #8 for a picture of the Honda 1000-5, similar to the burned out vehicle) (See Doc #7. The fire personnel then shoveled the debris off the road.)

    On July 171 2019 I again contacted my Insurance company ([REDACTED]). I asked them the following questions. A. Due to the widespread number of fires on the Honda Pioneer 1000 (2016-2019) Is [REDACTED] aware of any settlements to owners, by Honda regarding their engineering errors?

    B. Due to the low mileage on my Pioneer 1000 (620 miles when melted down). The pristine condition of the vehicle, and the number of recalls (62,000 on the first, 65,000 on the second and 56,000 on the third) [REDACTED] aware of any remuneration or programs that addresses the obvious manufacturing error.

    C. Does [REDACTED] have any advice on how I might proceed further in my contacts with Honda. My insurance company did not address or respond to my specific questions. My Insurances companies settlement with me, minus my $1,000.00 deductible was under the circumstances, fair. (1/2 the original purchase price.)

    At Doc. #1O see photo of the initial flames starting between and slightly behind the two front seats. Had the two middle age males on board not had the presence of mind to rapidly bail out of this Honda, disastrous results could have occurred.

    At Doc. #11 see select photos of the fire leading to the melting into the roadway.

    On August 30, 2019 I wrote a letter to Honda describing the circumstances of the total destruction of the Honda Pioneer 1000. In this letter I asked if Honda had any obligations to ameliorate this matter or if this letter would be my last shot for relief of any kind.

    In this letter I furnished Honda with several photos of the progression of the fire from start to finish. I also asked if there were any other entities I could go to and furnish them with the facts in this matter, to enable me to obtain a fair outcome in this incident and for me to recover my substantial loss. In the first call to me from Honda after my letter to Honda, “[REDACTED]” - not further identified, offered some vague possibilities of causation of the fire. “[REDACTED]” then said he would have to talk to “group” of Honda people and get back to me.

    Cost of Vehicle $19,284.37 Total furnished to me by Ins. Co. $10,507.00 Total loss to me. $ 8,579.37

    In the second call to me from “[REDACTED]” - not further identified, regarding our first conversation, he said he had contacted his people. The Honda people advised “[REDACTED]” that anything could have caused the fire. “[REDACTED]” theorized that perhaps a shop rag had been left on the engine, thus causing the fire. When pressed, “[REDACTED]” said he would not speculate as to the cause of the fire. I indicated that was perhaps an act of God, spontaneous combustion or just my bad luck. During our conversation the large Gorilla in the room (thousands of recalls) was not broached by eight [REDACTED] or me. “[REDACTED]” indicated that as long as a “cause of the fire could not be determined, Honda could do nothing for me.” (This seems to me to be similar to a Catch 22 situation, ie “we know our UTVs are burning, but if you cannot come up with the exact cause, we cannot help you.”). “[REDACTED]” was quite congenial - a good rep for Honda

    Circumstantial evidence, often very good evidence, indicates to me that: 1. Due to the “thousands” of Pioneer recalls in the last four years, due to heat related issues, I may not be the only individual suffering a destroyed “Pioneer” after all “recalls” were fixed. 2. Perhaps a “fourth” recall should have been sent out. Also Honda may want to consider for there recreational vehicles: A. A mandatory mounted fire extinguisher on all UTV’s coming from the factory B. Fire retardant on floor boards and doors. C. Audible warning of any excessive heat issues. D. Prohibition of any child seats in UTV’s, Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter

    Serial number

    [REDACTED

    Bought

    Jun 1, 2016

    Where

    Glen Haven, Wisconsin: Street or Highway

    Who was involved

    Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Other Relative

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Unspecified

15. Death

    Made Sep 18, 2019 · , sent to the company Dec 19, 2019 · , published by CPSC Jan 6, 2020

    The product, in the report: ROV

    The contact’s cousin owns 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 [ATV] Limited Edition

    (07/20/2019) The contact stated that his cousin was driving at an unknown speed on a grated road and coming out of a curve. The accelerator pedal was depressed. However, the vehicle flipped over rolling on an unknown side and crushing the driver. No further information was available,

    The driver was pronounced dead on the scene. A police report was filed.

    The vehicle was towed to an impound lot by the finance company. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed but taken to an auction ([REDACTED]) where it is currently located.

    The contact stated that there was a bulletin [REDACTED] where corrosion may build up within the throttle pedal pivot which could cause the throttle pedal to become stuck and not return to the closed position. The contact believed that bulletin [REDACTED] could have been a possible result of his cousin’s fatality.

    The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.

    The approximate failure mileage was 50.

    Model

    2018 Pioneer 1000-5 Limited edition

    Serial number

    VIN [REDACTED]

    Where

    Unspecified: Street or Highway

    Who was involved

    Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Other Relative

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

16. Emergency room

    Made Jul 8, 2019 · , sent to the company Jul 30, 2019 · , published by CPSC Aug 13, 2019

    The product, in the report: Honda sxs700m2 2015 model 5/15, it is red, has one bench seat, 4 wheel drive

    Saturday July 6th 2019 my son and his friend went to ride the Honda Pioneer side-by-side 700-(sxs700m2) 2015 model 5/15) him and his friend were going down a trail behind our house and my son said the gas pedal got stuck and he could not stop it from accelerating and they hit a tree and they hit a tree really hard, that totaled out the side by side. My son has a huge cut to the skull in the middle of his forehead down to one of his eyes he fractured his nose it required 14 stitches and we’ve been to the ER when it happened and then again this morning his friend that was in there had leg damage knee, & ankle and his thumb but he will be okay...my son is 19, his friend is either 16 or 17 years old are truly blessed. But as of right now my son’s left eye is completely purple and completely shut, his other eye now is closing and swelling. One of the most horrific things a mother can look at, or hear her son cry out on the telephone to please help them, but I am very very thankful he is alive and his friend but I thought y’all should know Sincerely, [REDACTED] Queen City, TX 75572

    Model

    Sxs700m2

    Where

    Queen City, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 16, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    No Relationship

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

17. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jul 8, 2019 · , sent to the company Jul 23, 2019 · , published by CPSC Aug 6, 2019

    The product, in the report: Red, 4 seat. Honda UTV. No roof. but with after market winch.

    Honda Pioneer 700-4 (2015 model)

    I had just finished watching fireworks from afar as I sat on a long and undeveloped road when I went to a turnaround area and noticed a flame coming from beneath the seat of the UTV. I had been sitting idle for some timeprior. I owned the UTV. I shut the engine off and tried to exit the vehicle with great difficulty and finally l leaped from the vehicle onto the ground injurying my shoulder. I grabbed some dirt to throw down in the engine area to try and put out the fire numerous times but the fire would not go out. I removed a chainsaw from the back to try and save it. (The fire was not related to the fireworks in anyway as I was more than a half mile from any firework displays.)

    In a panic I then went to restart the engine and then the fire became larger when the fuel pump started to run. I shut it off and tried more dirt. I tried it a second time and again more flames. I then proceeded to walk as quick as possible (i cant run well due to type 2 diabetes) to my camp which about 3/4 of a mile away by road. I yelled for my spouse across the cavern while walking to hopefully have her come get me. She met me at the driveway of our property and I immediately went and got our three fire extinguishers and 6 gallons of water in a container. I had her call 9-1-1.

    When we got to the Honda, it was engulfed. I expended all my fire extinguishers and the water. It had little effect. My wife then went in our car to the main gate to let the fireman into the community as it is gated. By the time they got there the fire had dwindled some and they put water on it to put it out. The unit burned completely down to just its metal pipe frame. My chain saw also melted even though it was about 10 feet from the fire.

    The fireman mentioned a recall on those units to which I never got a notice from the dealer or otherwise. I need to dig into my files to get the purchase info, VIN etc., but its a total loss and was not insured. I am fortunate to have escaped serious injury. My shoulder is currently in pain due to bailing out of the unit onto the ground. I am considering legal recourse, but not for certain at this time.

    Model

    Pioneer

    Bought from

    timbrooke Honda

    Bought

    Jul 1, 2015

    Where

    Romney, West Virginia: Other

    Who was involved

    Age 57, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Self

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

18. No one hurt

    Made Nov 6, 2018 · , sent to the company Mar 5, 2019 · , published by CPSC Mar 20, 2019

    The product, in the report: 4x4 side by side

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    Honda model# 500 serial# to be populated by consumer before returning report Honda Cycle Center in Helena, MT the middle of October 2018

    The consumers who are both in their 70’s creating this report purchased a side by side 4 x 4 with an odometer reading of 34 miles mid October 2018. Odometer was @ 0 when purchased. The first time they used it was around the same purchase time, they said that it had an odor of (cosmoline overheating. (from coating around pipes, engine parts, etc. The second time they used it the odor was stronger and was more as if something was catching fire. Sometime during the last week in October 2018 they used the unit again and the husband checked it out more thoroughly when he began smelling this odor and found that dried grass and leaves were between the plastic panel between the bottom of the frame and the engine. He is stating that these dried leaves and grass could very easily catch fire then cause physical and property damage. There are no injuries being reporting. The caller did contact the manufacturer and advised them that there should be a screen there to keep this dried grass and leaves from gathering where they could catch fire, However the manufacturer only advised him that anything he did to change the unit would void any warranty. The manufacturer representative also stated that they could do nothing about this issue because they are in Japan.

    (See enclosed photos) We live in rural MT. Side by sides are very popular. They are used by ranchers, hunters and recreationalists on non paved roads. Most often the are used on grassy, even mountainous trails. Grasses and other vegetation, especially this fall season when hunters are active, packs in the tray beneath the transmission, engine & exhaust pipes. Even though there is a heat shield part way over the exhaust pipe the dried vegetation becomes hot to the point that there is a burning smell. It could (?) cause a fire.

    Photos 1, 2, 3, show dried grasses which accumulated in the skid plate area. Photo 4 shows pieces of grass that were hanging out below full skid plate. It designed with slots in metal (photo 4)

    Model

    500

    Serial number

    5X 500 M2 [REDACTED]

    Bought from

    Honda Cycle Center, Montana

    Bought

    Oct 16, 2018, about then

    Where

    Townsend, Montana: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 79, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

19. Hospital admission

    Made Jun 8, 2018 · , sent to the company Jun 20, 2018 · , published by CPSC Jul 5, 2018

    The product, in the report: 2017 Honda Pioneer SXS 1000-5 off-road vehicle

    Nine-year-old child was sitting on folded-down rear seat of a 2017 Honda Pioneer 1000 UTV. Heat from the muffler or engine caused fourth degree burns to the child resulting in extended hospitalization and skin grafts. Child has spina spifida and therefore no nerve feeling to be aware of the seat overheating. Date of injury was May 19, 2018. Report is provided by legal counsel for injured child’s parents.

    Model

    Pioneer 1000 5 Seat / SXS10M5PH

    Serial number

    [REDACTED]

    Bought from

    Ridenow Powersports Gainesville

    Bought

    Feb 17, 2018

    Where

    Starke, Florida: Farm/Ranch

    Who was involved

    Age 9, Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, Hospital Admission

20. No one hurt

    Made Feb 13, 2017 · , sent to the company May 12, 2017 · , published by CPSC May 26, 2017

    The product, in the report: Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe

    Transmission went out on unit took to shop for repairs, shop had unit for almost a month stated this was 2nd unit they ever tried to repair. Picked unit up on a Saturday took home went on small ride within 45 min into ride transmission acts up again by not letting go unit into drive mode had to access a by pass valve as instructed in owner manual to limp back home. On way home unit caught fire luckily I was able to stop with out anyone injured I had myself, mother and 2 children onboard unit when unit caught fire.

    Model

    Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe

    Bought

    May 27, 2016

    Where

    United States: Unspecified

    Who was involved

    Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    Reports CPSC links to it

    20180625-15394-1771954

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

21. No one hurt

    Made Jan 22, 2015 · , sent to the company Feb 2, 2015 · , published by CPSC Feb 17, 2015

    The product, in the report: Side by Side ATV

    Sunday January 18, 2015 Honda Pioneer 700-4, with operator and two passengers, caught on fire when debris that collected on middle skid plate came into contact with the exhaust system. The fire was extinguished and damage to the unit was minor. The skid plate had previously been replaced by the Manufacturer/Dealer because of the October 2014 recall. This incident took place after the recall repairs had been performed.

    Model

    Honda Pioneer 700-4 SXS700M4

    Serial number

    [REDACTED]

    Bought from

    White Hall Motorsports, Arkansas

    Bought

    Aug 29, 2014

    Where

    Sherrill, Arkansas: Farm/Ranch

    Who was involved

    Unspecified

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Honda Pioneer 700-4, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

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