### Honda Motor Co. Initiates Recall of 1.7 Million Vehicles Over Steering Defect

In a significant move, Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that poses a steering risk and could potentially result in crashes. The recall was officially reported to government regulators last week, prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a safety recall order on Tuesday.

According to the NHTSA's safety recall order, the defect involves the steering gearbox assembly, which may have been improperly manufactured. This flaw could create "excessive internal friction," making the vehicles difficult to steer and thereby increasing the risk of an accident. The recall affects vehicles from model years 2022 to 2025 and includes specific Acura Integras, Honda Civics, Honda CR-Vs, and Honda HR-Vs.

The NHTSA began investigating the issue in March following 145 complaints from Honda Civic drivers who reported difficulty steering their vehicles due to sticking. The initial announcement mentioned that there were no reported crashes or injuries related to the problem. The latest recall notice does not indicate any accidents or injuries either.

Owners of the affected vehicles can expect to receive notification letters beginning November 18. For further information, they may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, referencing recall numbers SJS, MJU, QJT, and VJV.