Honda Pioneer 1000, Pioneer 700: Steering

Affects Honda Pioneer 1000, Pioneer 700 · 2016–2020 — about 9K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, a steering joint bolt could interfere with the steering shaft. As a result, the steering joint could wear and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your UTV to a dealer to inspect the steering joint. Dealers will replace the lower yoke bolt and washer. If damage is found, steering joint B will also be replaced.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational