Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Manufactured by American Honda Motor Company Inc. and sold at Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from October 2015 – April 2018 for $14,000 to $22,000.

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerAmerican Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

UnitsAbout 65,000

Made inUnited States

Sold atAuthorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide

Sales periodOctober 2015 – April 2018

Price$14,000 to $22,000

How to reach the firm

Phone

866-784-1870

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://powersports

Recall page

http://powersports.honda.com

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