Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty Ltd — Honda SXS1000 (MY2016-2020) and SXS700 (MY2017-2020) Off-Road Side-By-Side Vehicles - 2, 3, 4, and 5 Seater Variants

PRA number

2020/18550

Campaign number

3LE

Published date

1 Oct 2020

Product description

Honda SXS1000 - 1000cc four stroke off-road side by side vehicles
Model Years 2016-2020
3 seaters - SXS1000M3L and SXS1000M3P
5 seaters - SXS1000M5D and SXS1000M5P

Honda SXS700 - 675cc four stroke off-road side by side vehicles
Model Years 2017-2020
2 seaters - SXS700M2H, SXS700M2J and SXS700M2P
4 seaters - SXS700M4H, SXS700M4J and SXS700M4P

4 774 affected vehicles

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

See attached VIN list

VIN list.xls 2.54 MB

Reasons the product is recalled

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) on these vehicles may have a defect in the steering joint. During manufacture the yoke bolts may have been tightened out of sequence, which could cause the steering yoke to separate from the steering shaft, resulting in loss of steering.

The hazards to consumers

When the steering wheel in affected vehicles is turned, the steering does not respond. The loss of steering control can increase the risk of a accident, resulting in injury or death of vehicle occupants or bystanders.

What consumers should do

Consumers may contact any authorised Honda Motorcycle dealer, who will inspect the steering joint assembly to determine if a repair is needed.
This inspection, and repair (if needed) will be at no cost to the consumer.

For further information, consumers should contact their authorised Honda Motorcycle Dealer directly or contact the Customer Relations Department on 1300 559 846 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am- 6pm) or email customer.relations@honda.com.au or via the website https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus