American Honda Expands Recall of Honda Talon 1000 for intake funnel screw.

[Hondasxs]

American Honda Expands Recall of Honda Talon 1000 ROVs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards​

Issued: January 12, 2023
CPSC link - American Honda Expands Recall of Honda Talon 1000 ROVs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

• Name of Product: 2019-2021 Honda Talon 1000 ROVs
• 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 can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
• Remedy: Repair
• Recall Date: January 12, 2023
• Units: About 34,000 (About 32,000 were previously recalled in March 2022)

Recall Details​

Description:
This recall expansion involves an additional 2,000 2021 model year Honda Talon 1000 side-by-sides with model numbers Talon 1000 S2 and Talon 1000 S4. 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.
Original Recall:

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

Expanded Recall:

MY	Model	VIN Start	VIN End
2021	Talon 1000 S2	1HFVE05**M4200084	1HFVE05**M4203061
2021	Talon 1000 S4	1HFVE06**M4100121	1HFVE06**M4102580

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, which includes proper tightening and thread deformation of the intake funnel screw. American Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received a total of 18 reports of incidents, including one report of a loss of control, resulting in a crash with minor injuries to the occupants.
Sold At:
Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from March 2019 through September 2022 for between $20,000 and $27,000.
Manufacturer(s):
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California
Note:
Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
23-090

 

[Hondasxs]

Original post from Feb 2022

RECALL - Intake Bolt Recall for Honda Talon 1000 (19-21)

Does anyone know what this is about? Campaign Description QA: '19-'21 SXS10S2/4 INTAKE BOLT MFR Campaign ID: KN2

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[HondaTech]

Dealers have had the expanded list of VINs since September
If your dealer does whay they should be doing and your unit has been in for service work since then, the recall should've been performed.

 

[906UP]

My T1Kx has 3 open recalls right now. 🤣
It'll stay that way