Washington (Business Emerge), October 9: Honda has announced a significant recall affecting 1.7 million cars and SUVs in the United States due to a steering issue that could hinder maneuverability and elevate the risk of accidents. The recall encompasses various models produced from 2022 to 2025, including the Civic, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Acura Integra, and Integra Type S. Since 2021, the company has logged 10,328 warranty claims associated with this problem.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into this matter in March 2023, subsequently intensifying its inquiry in November. According to the NHTSA, the steering gearbox assembly may have been improperly manufactured, potentially leading to excessive internal friction and difficulty in steering.
Drivers have reported experiencing “sticky steering” mainly at highway speeds after extended driving periods. Most of these complaints originated from vehicles with low mileage. In the previous year, NHTSA documented 13 crash incidents linked to this problem, with 11 drivers indicating a loss of control due to heightened steering effort, resulting in their vehicles leaving the roadway.
Dealers will replace the affected gear springs and apply grease where necessary to resolve the steering complications.