CPSC Recall in 2014: American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-706

Date: October 16, 2014

Product Name: Recreational off-highway vehicles

Recall Description:

This recall involves all models of the 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV). ROVs are motorized off-road vehicles with a steering wheel, gas and brake pedals, bucket or bench seats, seat belts and an occupant protection structure. The recalled vehicles came in two-seat and four-seat models and were black with camouflage, olive or red hood and trim pieces. “HONDA” is on the front grill and rear tail gate. “Pioneer 700” appears on a tab on the sides of the vehicle just behind the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.  The model and serial numbers are on a certification label affixed to the top rear of the driver's side front wheel well. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled:Model NumberSerial Number Range (All begin with 1HF)Number of SeatsSXS 700M2 2ACVE0225E4000006 to VE022XE40063042SXS 700M2 4ACVE0284E4000003 to VE0284E40012022SXS 700M4 ACVE0204E4000013 to VE020XE40068494SXS 700M4 3ACVE0268E4000004 to VE0269E40015034

Hazard Description:

Vegetation and debris can accumulate on the middle skid plate and make contact with the vehicle’s exhaust system. Dried debris can ignite, resulting in smoke or fire.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 15,400

Incidents:

Honda has received reports of 10 incidents involving fires resulting from vegetation and debris accumulating on the middle skid plate and making contact with the vehicle’s exhaust system. No injuries were reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Honda powersports dealers nationwide from August 2013 through September 2014.

Manufactured In:

United States