Honda Issues Massive Recall Over Steering Gearbox Worm Wheel Issue

Japanese automaker Honda has announced they are recalling nearly 2 million vehicles.

1.7 of those vehicles are on the roads of the United States.

The issue is a problem with the steering, that can cause you to crash.

The cars affected by this recall were from model years 2022 to 2025.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue that is causing the problems is something called a steering gearbox worm wheel.

The NHTSA states the gearbox is faulty, and causes excessive internal friction in the automobiles.

That causes a sticky feeling when turning the steering wheel.

To date, it is believed the problem has been responsible for at least 13 crashes.

→ Acura Integra Type S

→ Acura Integra

→ Honda HR-V

→ Honda CR-V

→ Honda Civic Type R

→ Honda Civic

This isn't a new issue for Honda.

Honda has been receiving complaints since 2021.

The NHTSA didn't open an investigation until early 2023.

If you have one of the vehicles that has been recalled, you should call Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138.

The recall codes for Honda are SJS, MJU, QJT, and VJV.

The dealer will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, at no cost to you.

If you haven't received a recall notice, you should shortly.

You don't need the notice to get the repairs completed.

Source: USA Today

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