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Honda Civic replacement steering rack may damage a tire

NHTSA campaign 23V704000 · Reported 2023-10-19 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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A tire damaged this way can fail while you drive, which could cause a crash or injury, so even though the notice does not tell owners to park the car, have it inspected soon.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and 5-door cars got a new power steering rack during a service visit, and that part may have been put together wrong. When it is, a front tire can rub against the lower suspension or the tie rod end. That constant rubbing wears into the tire and can damage it. Only cars that actually received a replacement rack are affected. A Honda dealer will inspect the electric power steering rack and replace it if needed, free.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Civic falls under recall 23V704000.
2. Contact a Honda dealer about recall YFW, or call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
3. Have the steering rack inspected and replaced if necessary — there is no charge to you.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Honda Civic

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Honda steering racks keep failing on Civics and Pilots? · all 8 Honda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Safety risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.