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You might need to take your Honda SUV or car to a local dealership for service. Acura models aren’t in the clear either. Honda is recalling about 1.7 million vehicles due to defective steering wheel parts. 

1.7 million Honda SUVs and cars have steering problems 

Owners of Honda SUVs or cars need to pay attention. This warning is for Acura owners as well. Roughly 1.7 million vehicles are being recalled due to a problem with parts in the steering system. 

The following vehicles are included: 

  • 2023 – 2025 Acura Integra cars 
  • 2024 – 2024 Acura Integra hatchbacks 
  • 2023 – 2025 Honda Civic Type R hatchbacks 
  • 2023 – 2024 Honda CR-V SUVs 
  • 2023 – 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid SUVs 
  • 2023 – 2025 Honda HR-V SUVs 
  • 2025 Honda Civic cars 
  • 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid cars 

Honda shared that the steering gearbox worm wheel may expand when warm or damp. This can decrease the amount of grease between the worm wheel and worm gear. 

Plus, the worm gear spring’s preload may have been set too high, causing the parts to slide against each other with too much force. 

The 2024 Honda Civic on the road
2024 Honda Civic | Honda

The expansion of the components and extra friction may cause strange steering noises, cause the steering to stick, and make it harder to steer. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. 

To correct the problem, drivers must take their Honda SUVs and cars to a local dealership for service. The worm gear spring will be replaced and technicians will add grease as needed at no cost to owners. 

Honda will notify all owners at risk by November 18. Contact Honda at 888-234-2136 for more information. Honda’s recall numbers for this issue are SJS, MJU, QJT, and VJV. 

You can also visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site to learn more. Enter your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N) to see if your vehicle is at risk. 

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