CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
- 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
Certain 2023 vehicles may have an inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox that can loosen and separate from the steering rack. If this happens, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, dealers will inspect the steering gearbox and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. You can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, referencing recall LHY, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Passport | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Honda Ridgeline | 2023 |