Steering: rack and pinion
- Component
- Steering: rack and pinion
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Vehicles affected
- 245
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-03-07
- Owners notified
- 2024-04-11
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.