The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·19753·Announced 2019-06-13

Honda Recalls Pioneer 1000 Vehicles Due to Throttle Sticking Hazard

American Honda is recalling 2016-2019 Pioneer 1000 vehicles because the throttle pedal can stick open, posing crash and injury risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (throttle sticking) with reported injuries, including a concussion and a broken nose, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Company Inc. is recalling approximately 82,000 model year 2016 through 2019 Honda Pioneer 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recall is due to a defect where the throttle pedal can stick in the open position, which poses crash and injury hazards to the operator.

The affected vehicles were sold nationwide through authorized Honda Powersports dealers from August 2015 through March 2019 for between $14,000 and $22,000. The company has received 15 reports of the throttle pedal sticking, including six crashes that resulted in a reported concussion and a broken nose.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Honda is also contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
82,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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