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February 15, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V114000
Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Box Assembly
Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V114
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 186
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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Chronology :
November 11, 2023
Honda was notified by the component part supplier of a potential issue involving the steering gear box. Honda and the component part supplier began to investigate the issue.
January 22, 2024
Honda observed a potential issue involving the steering gear box and continued to investigate and analyze the issue further.
February 8, 2024
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall.
As of February 8, 2024, Honda has not received any warranty claims, reports of injuries or deaths related to this issue.
Safety Recall: 2023-2024 Honda Odyssey EPS Gearbox Assembly Stop Sale
A24-004
Safety Recall: 2023-2024 Honda Odyssey EPS Gearbox Assembly Stop Sale
Safety Recall: 2024 Acura RDX EPS Gearbox Assembly Stop Sale
B24-003
Safety Recall: 2024 Acura RDX EPS Gearbox Assembly Stop Sale
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
ACURA | RDX | 2024 |
HONDA | ODYSSEY | 2023-2024 |
6 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V114-1301.pdf 645.403KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-24V114-2056.pdf 84.825KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-24V114-0927.pdf 85.063KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V114-5789.PDF 214.478KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V114&docType=RCL
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DATE: February 16, 2024
TO: All Acura Sales, Service & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2024 RDX EPS Gearbox Assembly
On February 15, 2024, Acura notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for 26 units of model year 2024 RDX which may have improperly manufactured electronic
power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies that can affect steering function, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Refer to your eResponsibility report or
perform an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected.
Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale or before returning the vehicle to a client may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits.
BACKGROUND
Due to a manufacturing error, a small number of vehicles may have been produced with improperly fastened bolts in the steering gearbox assembly. An improperly fastened
bolt may allow moisture to enter the assembly and over time cause the steering gearbox to lock up.
REPAIR
Replace the EPS gearbox assembly.
PARTS
Parts are currently estimated to be available by the end of February 2024. We will notify you when parts become available.
TOOLS
There are no special tools required for this recall.
SERVICE BULLETIN
A stop sale only placeholder Service Bulletin 24-003, Safety Recall: 2024 RDX EPS Steering Rack Assembly Stop Sale has posted to the Service Information System
(SIS) as of February 16, 2024. A revised bulletin including repair, parts, and warranty claim information, will be posted to the SIS at a later date.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Acura expects to begin initial client notification in early April 2024.
As always, perform an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine eligibility for any open campaigns.
Sent on 02 16 2024 Expires on 04 05 2024
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2024 RDX EPS Gearbox Assembly
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1
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DATE: February 16, 2024
TO: All Honda Sales, Service & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2023-2024 Odyssey EPS Gearbox Assembly
On February 15, 2024, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for 160 units of model year 2023-2024 Odyssey which may have improperly
manufactured electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies that can affect steering function, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Refer to your
eResponsibility report or perform an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected.
Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale or before returning the vehicle to a customer may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits.
BACKGROUND
Due to a manufacturing error, a small number of vehicles may have been produced with improperly fastened bolts in the steering gearbox assembly. An improperly fastened
bolt may allow moisture to enter the assembly and over time cause the steering gearbox to lock up.
REPAIR
Replace the EPS gearbox assembly.
PARTS
Parts are currently estimated to be available by the end of February 2024. We will notify you when parts become available.
TOOLS
There are no special tools required for this recall.
SERVICE BULLETIN
A stop sale only placeholder Service Bulletin 24-004, Safety Recall: 2023-24 Odyssey EPS Steering Rack Assembly Stop Sale has posted to the Service Information
System (SIS) as of February 16, 2024. A revised bulletin including repair, parts, and warranty claim information, will be posted to the SIS at a later date.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda expects to begin initial customer notification in early April 2024.
As always, perform an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine eligibility for any open campaigns.
Sent on 02 16 2024 Expires on 04 05 2024
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2023-2024 Odyssey EPS Gearbox Assembly
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-114
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) FEB 15, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-114 Manufacturer Recall No. : LHU, FHT Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Address : 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance CA 90501
Company phone : 1-888-234-2138 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 186 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Honda Odyssey Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : VAN Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
Production Dates : AUG 11, 2023 – OCT 26, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2024-2024 Acura RDX Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
Production Dates : SEP 23, 2023 – SEP 25, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : 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.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of 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. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-114 Page 2 Description of 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. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Abnormal noise when turning the steering wheel. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING
Component Description : ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING Component Part Number : 53600-THR-A072-M1 Component Name 2 : ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING
Component Description : ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING Component Part Number : 53600-TJB-A212-M1 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : JTEKT Automotive North America, Inc.
Address : 56 Excellence Way
Vonore Tennessee 37885 Country : United States Chronology :
November 11, 2023
Honda was notified by the component part supplier of a potential issue involving the steering gear box. Honda and the component part supplier began to investigate the issue. January 22, 2024
Honda observed a potential issue involving the steering gear box and continued to investigate and analyze the issue further. February 8, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-114
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall. As of February 8, 2024, Honda has not received any warranty claims, reports of injuries or deaths related to this issue.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : 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.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
The remedy components are properly assembled with the correct fastening procedures.
The supplier revised the workflow process on September 22, 2023 to reinstate the manual temporary start procedure and return to using a torque wrench type tool with the correct upper limit rotation angle setting. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : 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.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 16, 2024 – FEB 16, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 01, 2024 – APR 01, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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