The vehicle’s intake funnel band screw can loosen and enter the engine through the intake funnel and cause sudden engine failure.
This recall involves model year 2019 – 2021 Honda Talon 1000 S2 and S4 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). 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.
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 |
Name of Product: Honda Talon 1000 ROVs
Recall Date: March 9, 2022
Recall Number: 22-096
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 could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Sold At: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from March 2019 through January 2022 for between $20,000 and $27,000.
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. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 32,000
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What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
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.
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