American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

This recall involves model year 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs are motorized off-road vehicles with a steering wheel, a gas pedal, a brake pedal, bucket or bench seats, seat belts and an occupant protection structure. The recalled ROVs were sold in three-seat and five-seat models in red, silver or camouflage color. "HONDA" is printed on the front grill and rear tail gate. "Pioneer 1000" is printed on the sides of the vehicle near the tailgate. The model and serial numbers are on a certification label located at the top rear of the left front wheel well. The following model/types and serial number ranges are included in this recall: Model Type Serial Number Range Seats M5P A 1HFVE0405G4001087 - 1HFVE0400G4001806 5 M5D A 1HFVE0420G4003427 - 1HFVE0420G4003427 5 M5D A 1HFVE0421G4003470 - 1HFVE0421G4003470 5 M5D A 1HFVE0429G4003488 - HFVE0427G4004087 5 M5D 2A 1HFVE0467G4000723 - 1HFVE0461G4000782 5 M3 A 1HFVE0486G4000665 - 1HFVE0485G4000964 3 M3P A 1HFVE04A7G4002444 - 1HFVE04A6G4003603 3 M5P AC 1HFVE04H6G4000181 - 1HFVE04HXG4000300 5 M3 AC 1HFVE04L4G4000121 - 1HFVE04L9G4000180 3 M3P 2AC 1HFVE04N9G4000181 - 1HFVE04NXG4000240 3 M5D 3A 1HFVE04P1G4000063 - 1HFVE04P1G4000242 5 M5D 3AC 1HFVE04R6G4000061 - 1HFVE04R7G4000120 5. Recalled by American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.. Units affected: About 3,300.

The front door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in use, posing a risk of injury to occupants.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the original front door striker plates removed and replaced, free of charge.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16741.