CPSC2018-11-08
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc. (HSC), of Timmonsville, S.C.
Hazard
An incorrectly installed throttle body can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards 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 August 2015 through August 2018 for between $14,000 and $22,000.
Affected count
About 56,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 5 reports of throttle body igniting. 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/2019/American-Honda-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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