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American Honda Expands Recall of Honda Talon 1000 ROVs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

2019-2021 Honda Talon 1000 ROVs

Date of Recall

2023-01-12

CPSC Release Number

23-090

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 34,000 (About 32,000 were previously recalled in March 2022)

Manufacturer

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California

Sold By

Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from March 2019 through September 2022 for between $20,000 and $27,000.

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

Description

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
2021	Talon 1000 S2	1HFVE05**M4200084	1HFVE05**M4203061
2021	Talon 1000 S4	1HFVE06**M4100121	1HFVE06**M4102580