Honda Motor is recalling 1,693,199 vehicles in the U.S. due to potential steering issues.
The steering gearbox worm wheel, which regulates steering, may have been improperly manufactured in the affected vehicles and could swell during use, reducing the grease film between the worm wheel and worm gear.
Additionally, the preload of the cars’ worm wheel spring, which measures spring compression, was set too high. These two issues may lead to difficulty in steering the affected vehicles.
Possible warning signs of gearbox defects include unusual noises and a “sticky” sensation when trying to turn the steering wheel while driving.
Honda’s U.S. division encourages owners of the affected models to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer for repairs as soon as they receive notification.
To address the issue, dealers will replace the worm gear spring and adjust or add grease as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters are anticipated to be sent out on November 18, 2024.
Owners can contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall identifiers from Honda are SJS, MJU, QJT, and VJV.
For more information, owners can also reach out to NHTSA’s safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (toll-free at 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov. NHTSA’s recall number is 24V-744.
The recall affects the following Honda vehicle models in the U.S.
Acura
– 2023-2025 Acura Integra
– 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S
Honda
– 2022-2025 Honda Civic Sedan
– 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan
– 2022-2025 Honda Civic Hatchback
– 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback
– 2023-2025 Honda Civic Type R
– 2023-2025 Honda CR-V
– 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid
– 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell
– 2023-2025 Honda HR-V
