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Honda Pilot Recall 23V735: Steering May Lock Up or Lose Control, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V735, reported November 2, 2023, 519 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A manufacturing error may leave a loose ball bearing inside the steering gear box. The loose bearing can cause a loss of steering control or steering lock-up, which increases the risk of a crash.

If you own this vehicle, have it inspected and repaired as soon as possible. Authorized Honda dealers will replace the electric power steering rack free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. You can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V735Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Risk
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Honda Pilot20232024