2016 – 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 three passenger model being recalled.
The 2016-2018 five passenger model is being recalled as well.
Location of the VIN on the Honda Pioneer models.
Pioneer 1000 Recall Overview
Honda has announced a massive recall of their Pioneer 1000 utility vehicles because an incorrectly installed throttle body poses a fire and burn hazard. The recall involves all model year 2016 and 2017 vehicles, as well as some 2018 vehicles. The three passenger and five passenger models are included in this action. Owners should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact their local Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. No injuries have been reported related to this recall.
This is a very large recall. Earlier this year Honda issued a recall for most of these same vehicles because of a muffler issue. SVR tracks ongoing vehicle recalls for UTVs, golf cars and LSVs.
Detailed Recall Information
The following information is from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Name of product: Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard: An incorrectly installed throttle body can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall date: November 8, 2018
Units: About 56,000
Consumer Contact: 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
http://powersports.honda.com/and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side vehicles. 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 1000 is printed on a label located on both sides of the vehicle, near the rear. The serial number (VIN #) is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled:
| MY |
Model |
VIN Start |
| 2016 |
Pioneer 1000 3P
(SXS10M3*) |
1HFVE04**G4000001 — 1HFVE04**G4008403 |
| 2016 |
Pioneer 1000 5P
(SXS10M5*) |
1HFVE04**G4000001 — 1HFVE04**G4010507 |
| 2017 |
Pioneer 1000 3P
(SXS10M3*) |
1HFVE04**H4100001 — 1HFVE04**H4102101 |
| 2017 |
Pioneer 1000 5P
(SXS10M5*) |
1HFVE04**H4100001 — 1HFVE04**H4103000 |
| 2018 |
Pioneer 1000 3P
(SXS10M3*) |
1HFVE04**J4200001 — 1HFVE04**J4200720 |
| 2018 |
Pioneer 1000 5P
(SXS10M5*) |
1HFVE04**J4200001 — 1HFVE04**J4200780 |
* Variable character
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. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 5 reports of throttle body igniting. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2015 through August 2018 for between $14,000 and $22,000.
Manufacturer(s): Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc. (HSC), of Timmonsville, S.C.
Distributor(s): American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured In: United States
in the middle of purchasing a new 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 5 Deluxe,
was wondering if they have a timeline on when the problem will be corrected ?
You should try contacting your local Honda dealer or contact Honda Powersports customer service toll free (866) 784-1870.
Marc Cesare
I have a 2016 Pioneer 1000 , and according to my local Honda dealer, if you have remedied the 2 recalls, those being the heat shield issue, and the replacement of the throttle “ gas pedal ect” body issue, then you should be ok.
I bought a 2020 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 deluxe at the end of 2019. I will never buy another Honda again!! I have had Honda my entire life and i’m 41 years old. My Honda Pioneer caught fire in the same location as the ones that were recalled and almost burnt my house down but Honda will not replace my unit. I have stood by Honda but not anymore!! They have obviously not corrected this potential death trap and I strongly recommend EVERYONE buyers beware. I threatened attorneys but they know that no attorney will pick up the case unless you have personal injuries sustaining 80% of your body. They will want you to file on insurance but in my case insurance wouldn’t pick it up. If you are thinking of buying a good side by side I would look elsewhere.