Report Date
Feb 15, 2024
Component
STEERING
Affected Vehicles
3
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.