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Honda Odyssey and Acura RDX steering can rust, bind

NHTSA campaign 24V114000 · Reported 2024-02-15 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

This is serious because losing steering control raises the risk of a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but get the free repair scheduled right away and have the vehicle checked if the steering feels stiff or unusual.

What's wrong, in plain English

The steering gearbox on these vehicles may not have been tightened properly when it was put together. A gearbox that is not tight lets water get inside, and the water causes rust. Rusted gears can start to bind, which means the steering may feel stiff or may not respond the way it should while you are driving. Honda dealers will replace the entire electric power steering rack on affected vehicles, free of charge to the owner.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included in recall 24V114000 (Honda numbers LHU and FHT).
2. Contact your Honda or Acura dealer to schedule replacement of the electric power steering rack, free of charge.
3. Report any stiff or unusual steering to the dealer; Honda customer service is 1-888-234-2138.

Affected vehicles (3)

2023 Honda Odyssey
2024 Acura RDX
2024 Honda Odyssey

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

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 does Acura steering get stiff or lose power assist? · all 3 Acura recalls in this area
Why do Honda steering racks keep failing on Civics and Pilots? · all 8 Honda recalls in this area

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.