CPSC2018-05-15
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from October 2015 through April 2018 for between $14,000 and $22,000.
Affected count
About 65,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 22 reports of the muffler plastic heat shield melting and three reports of muffler plastic heat shield fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
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 http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/American-Honda-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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