Honda Pioneer 1000 muffler heat-shield melt and ignition fire hazard (CPSC May 2018)

## Affected machines This bulletin covers Honda **Pioneer 1000** Side-by-Side vehicles. ### Affected model years - All MY **2016-2017** - Certain MY **2018** The recalled vehicles were sold in red, blue, green, gray, and yellow. "HONDA" is on the front, sides, and rear. The model name "Pioneer 1000" is printed on a label on both sides, near the rear. The VIN is stamped in the frame at the left rear, below the tilt-up bed/seat. ## Issue The **plastic muffler heat shield can melt** during operation. The melted plastic can subsequently **ignite**, posing a fire hazard. Reported field incidents at time of recall: - 22 reports of muffler plastic heat shield melting - 3 reports of muffler plastic heat shield fires - 0 injuries ## What to do 1. Verify the model year and VIN against Honda's published affected list. 2. **Stop using the ROV immediately.** 3. Contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. 4. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly. ## Hazard Severity is rated **critical** because of the fire hazard from a hot exhaust system melting and igniting nearby plastic. ## Related bulletins Other Honda Pioneer/Talon recalls in this migration: TNB02600122, TNB02600124 (similar throttle-body fire defect), TNB02600125 (throttle pedal sticking), TNB02600126 (accessory heater). ## Source - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)," May 2018. - Honda Powersports: https://powersports.honda.com/recalls