Honda Recalls Over 239,000 Vehicles in Canada Due to Steering Defect

Honda Canada has announced the voluntary recall of approximately 239,000 vehicles in the country due to a potential defect in the steering system that could increase the risk of accidents. This decision was made public on Wednesday, with the affected models being 2022-2025 Acura and Honda vehicles.

The issue stems from a flaw in the steering gearbox worm wheel. According to a statement from Honda Canada, this important component of the steering system may swell when exposed to environmental elements such as heat and moisture. This reaction can interfere with the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear, leading to what is described as ‘sticky’ steering.

“An improperly produced gearbox worm wheel can cause excessive friction between these components, resulting in increased steering effort and difficulty,” stated Honda Canada in its advisory.

The recall is not limited to Canada. Similar concerns have prompted a recall of around 1.7 million vehicles in the United States. In both countries, vehicle owners will be offered a free repair at authorized Honda or Acura dealerships. The company assures that drivers will be contacted by mail to arrange for these repairs.

Honda Canada is advising any owners who are uncertain whether their vehicle requires this repair to check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for further confirmation.

The recall reflects Honda’s ongoing commitment to safety and reliability, albeit highlighting the sporadic challenges faced by automotive manufacturers with production processes and environmental impacts on vehicle components.