Honda has issued a recall for nearly 1.7 million vehicles after identifying a steering problem that could potentially result in crashes. The manufacturing issue identified by Honda could make it challenging to steer the vehicles, increasing the risk of accidents. The recall was reported to government regulators by Honda last week, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issuing the formal recall order on Tuesday.
According to the safety recall order, the steering gearbox assembly in the affected vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly, leading to “excessive internal friction.” This issue could make it harder for drivers to steer their vehicles, posing a safety hazard. The recall affects vehicles from model years 2022 to 2025, including specific models such as Acura Integras, Honda Civics, Honda CR-Vs, and Honda HR-Vs.
The NHTSA initiated an investigation into the problem in March after receiving 145 complaints from Honda Civic drivers about steering issues that required extra effort to turn the steering wheel. Despite the complaints, there were no reports of crashes or injuries related to the steering problem at the time of the original announcement earlier this year. The recent recall order also does not mention any accidents or injuries caused by the defect.
Notification letters will be sent to vehicle owners on Nov. 18, informing them of the recall. Owners can then take their vehicles to dealers, who will replace the worm gear spring and apply grease as needed at no cost. Honda customers can contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for further assistance. The recall will cover vehicles with identification numbers SJS, MJU, QJT, and VJV.
This proactive approach by Honda aims to address safety concerns promptly and ensure the well-being of drivers and passengers. Owners of the affected vehicles are encouraged to act upon receiving the notification letters to have the necessary repairs conducted promptly.