2023-2024 Honda Odyssey & Acura RDX Steering Gearbox Recall

February 23, 2024

*This document features select information from the “Part 573 Safety Recall Report” submitted by Honda to NHTSA. The full document may be viewed on the NHTSA website.

Vehicle Information

*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: Van
*Model:　Odyssey			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 8/11/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 10/26/2023
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*Model Year Start: 2024		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Acura			Body Style: SUV
*Model:　RDX			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 9/23/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 9/25/2023
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Number potentially involved: 186

Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 1%

Defect / Noncompliance Description

*Describe the defect or noncompliance:
The reducer on the steering gear box assembly may have been improperly fastened resulting in cross-threaded bolts where water can enter the assembly, potentially leading to corrosion and binding gears.

*Describe the safety risk:
If the gears corrode and bind, the ability to steer the vehicle as intended can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Identify any warning which can precede or occur:
Abnormal noise when turning the steering wheel.

Describe the cause:
The tool to fasten the reducer to the steering gear box assembly was changed from a torque wrench type to a torque gun type with an inappropriate rotation angle upper limit setting. Additionally, the manual temporary start step was removed from the fastening procedure.

Identify the Remedy

Describe the defect / noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacturer's plan for reimbursement:
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will replace the electric power steering rack with a non-defective part.

Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for
reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.

Identify the Recall Schedule

Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Dealer notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 2/16/2024. Owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 4/1/2024.

Where Concerned Owners Can Seek More Information

Owners can determine if their specific vehicles are included in the recall by visiting www.recalls.acura.com, www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (888) 234-2138.

Media Inquiries

Chris_Martin@na.honda.com

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