Honda is recalling 1.7 million vehicles in the United States due to a manufacturing defect that poses a potential safety risk by making steering more difficult, according to a report from Ars Technica on Thursday.
The company explained that the issue stems from excessive pressure between the worm wheel and gear, which led to insufficient grease application. Several factors contributed to the problem, including environmental conditions, suboptimal annealing processes, and high-load failures in certain components. The worm gear spring’s malfunctioning was another issue, resulting in increased friction during steering and greater torque fluctuations.
Drivers reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that they experienced a “sticky” feeling during a highway drive. In response, NHTSA launched its investigation last March, and the recall decision was made in September.
Honda has notified its dealers about the recall and will soon contact affected vehicle owners. Dealers are expected to replace the worn gear springs and apply additional grease to fix the issue.
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