Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V663000

Steering: electric power assist system

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-09-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V663000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
54
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-27
Owners notified
2018-11-09

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

Safety risk

The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Honda Civic2018 2017
Honda CR-V2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.