Honda recalls nearly 1.7 million vehicles over steering issues that could lead to crashes.
Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing issue that could make them difficult to steer and cause crashes.
Honda reported the recall last week to government regulators, who issued the recall on Tuesday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety recall said the steering gear assembly may have been improperly manufactured, which could cause “excessive internal friction” that could make it difficult to steer the vehicle and increase the likelihood of a crash.
The affected vehicles are from 2022 through 2025 model years, including some Acura Integra, Honda Civics, Honda CR-Vs, and Honda HR-Vs.
The NHTSA announced an investigation into the problem in March after it received 145 complaints from Honda Civic drivers that their steering wheel might stick, forcing them to exert extra effort to turn the wheel.
When the NHTSA first announced the problem earlier this year, it said it had no reports of crashes or injuries caused by the defect. Tuesday’s order does not mention any crashes or injuries caused by the defect.
Notification letters are expected to be sent to vehicle owners on Nov. 18.
Vehicle owners can take their vehicles to dealers, who will replace the worm gear spring and re-lubricate as necessary at no cost.
Vehicle owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall numbers are SJS, MJU, QJT, and VJV.
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