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Acura RDX and Odyssey Steering Corrosion Risk
high How serious is it? About this label
Corroded and binding steering gears can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V114000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Part affected | Steering |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Acura RDX and Honda Odyssey vehicles, the steering gear box may not have been tightened properly. This can let water get inside, causing corrosion and the gears to bind. Corroded, binding gears can make the steering harder to control.
What you should do
2. Contact a Honda dealer (1-888-234-2138) to schedule service.
3. The steering rack will be replaced free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V114000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Acura — official Acura recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
Honda — official Honda recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
The bigger picture
- Acura Steering Problems: Binding Gears and Loss of Power Assist · all 4 Acura recalls in this area
- Honda Steering Recalls Cover Difficult Turning and Loss of Control · all 8 Honda recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STEERING
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
- Safety risk
- Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.