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Recalled 2019 – 2021 Honda Talon 1000 S2 two-seater recreational off-highway vehicle -
Recalled 2019 – 2021 Honda Talon 1000 S4 four-seater recreational off-highway vehicle -
2019 – 2021 Honda Talon 1000S2/S4 VIN location -
VIN location and example for recalled Honda Talon 1000 S2 and S4 recreational off-highway vehicles
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.
About 32,000
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 or at https://powersports.honda.com/recalls.
Recall Details
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 |
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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 |
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.
Honda has received 16 reports of loose intake funnel band screws entering the engine, resulting in engine damage/failure. Honda has received one report of a loss of control, resulting in a crash with minor injuries to the occupants.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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