WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 13, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
Honda Recall Summary
Name of Product: 2019-2021 Honda Talon 1000 ROVs
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.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: January 12, 2023
Units: About 34,000 (About 32,000 were previously recalled in March 2022)
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 https://powersports.honda.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information or at https://powersports.honda.com/recalls.
Honda Recall Details
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 |
Remedy: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Sold At: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from March 2019 through…
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