New Delhi. Honda Motor Co. has decided to recall about 1.7 million (17 lakh) vehicles due to serious steering problems. This problem can cause difficulty turning the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

Honda notified U.S. government regulators of this recall last week, and a formal recall order was issued on Tuesday.

NHTSA issued safety order
The order from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that the steering gear assembly of these vehicles may have a manufacturing defect that could result in “excessive internal friction.” This can cause difficulty turning the vehicle and increase the risk of an accident.

Which vehicles are affected?
The recall applies to certain 2022 to 2025 Acura Integra, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V and Honda HR-V vehicles. These vehicles have a high likelihood of steering problems.

The investigation began in March
NHTSA began investigating the issue in March of this year after receiving 145 complaints from Honda Civic drivers about steering problems. Drivers had complained that the steering stuck and required more effort to turn.

However, NHTSA reported no accidents or injuries related to this issue at this time. No accidents or injuries were reported in the recall order issued Tuesday.

Owners will be informed
Honda will send information letters to affected vehicle owners starting November 18th. Vehicle owners can bring their vehicles to authorized dealers free of charge and have them tested there. Dealers will replace the worm gear spring in the steering box and reapply grease if necessary.

For further information on this matter, vehicle owners may contact Honda’s customer service number at 1-888-234-2138. SJS, MJU, QJT, and VJV codes were reported for this recall.

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