More than 34,00 2019-2021 Honda Talon 1000 ROVs have been recalled as the vehicle’s intake funnel band screw can loosen and cause sudden engine failure resulting in loss of control.
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.
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 |
Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from March 2019 through September 2022 for between $20,000 and $27,000.
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.
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