Honda is recalling two million vehicles and SUVs in North America for a steering issues that could make control of the vehicle difficult and potentially result in a crash, Reuters reported.
This recall involves the Civic, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V and Acura Integra Type S of model years 2022 through to 2025, and Honda stated that it had received 10,328 warranty claims for the issue since 2021. This involves 1.7 million vehicles in the US, 240,000 in Canada and 58,000 in Mexico.
The issue involves a steering gearbox assembly which may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering, abnormal noise or increased steering effort, according to the report. A probe into the issue was opened by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in March last year, and the investigation was uprated in November.
Drivers of vehicles with this issue told the NHTSA that the problem arose mostly at highway speeds after driving for a period of time, and most of the complaints were received regarding vehicles with low mileage.
Dealers in these regions will replace a worn gear spring with an improved part, and add grease if required, and the carmaker plans to notify vehicle owners by mid-November, the report wrote. This issue stems from improperly produced parts which can swell when exposed to environmental heat and moisture, while the improper setting of a spring increased the sliding force between components, Honda was quoted as saying.
The report noted that the NHTSA said last year it had received reports of 13 crashes related to the issue, of which 11 drivers said they lost control of the vehicle as they could not overcome the increased steering effort before te vehicle failed to stay on course, and left the road.
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MY no steering issues??
We checked. Car no issue. Driver got issue.
Plenty of complaints in the civic Malaysia fb groups about steering rack. Some people had it replaced under warranty 3 times in 2 years. Not sure if it’s the same issue as the US one
Most likely its a similar/if not the same issue. this is a global car, so most likely same issue. Hope the Honda MY does right by its customers.
MY have
Who wants to bet there will be 0 recall in our shores because we are pretty special CKD and never had an issue (oh or need to wait for 10 old years only announcements comes to replace air bags and so on)
This is a global issue but only US markets get a recall, Malaysian lives are cheap it seems?
The usual excuse Hongda vehicles in mesia not affected?
finally.
TWO Millions recalled??! Anyway, our “smart” citizens will still choose this brand and praise it like a god
waiting for JPJ to announce recall soon.
No wonder huge cash rebate for Civic
Never mind..is ok one as long as the resell value is high.
Can Paultan please check with Honda Malaysia whether our cars are affected or not?
At least get an official answer for us.
As an owner of 1, I can say my car was affected and even a voluntary “recall” update on Jan 2024 did not resolve the issue. So disappointing
mine honda city 2021 year, from 30k mileage until 95k now the steering noise still have, worsen when u drive at low speed…will never buy honda again