Honda is recalling 239,000 vehicles in Canada for a defect in the steering system
A defective part could lead to an increased risk of crash or injury, the company said … About 239,000 vehicles have been recalled over concerns that a defective part in the steering system could lead to a crash, the company said the Wednesday Honda Canada. . .
The voluntary recall affects 2022-2025 Acura and Honda vehicles.
A recall was also announced in the United States for the same problem, with approximately 1.7 million vehicles affected.
The problem stems from a “poorly manufactured worm gear wheel,” the advisory says, which is an important device in the steering system. The damaged part can swell if exposed to heat and humidity, affecting the thickness of the grease between the gear and the belt to which it is connected.
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“Excessive friction between these components can result in increased steering effort and difficulty, or a ‘sticky’ steering,” the advisory says.
