Its Shop Time Mondays: Honda Is Recalling Over 176,000 Civics Due To Power Steering Concerns

Incorrectly Assembled Steering Rack

A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V704000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 176,410

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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW