CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
- Risk
- Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can enter the steering gear box assembly because it may not have been tightened properly. Over time this can corrode the steering gears and cause them to bind, which can lead to a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
Affected vehicles include certain 2023-2024 Honda Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX models. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. To find out whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the electric power steering rack at no charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura RDX | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey | 20232024 |