Hundreds of thousands of popular vehicles recalled in Canada over steering issue
CTV
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a steering-related issue that could increase a driver's risk of crash.
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a steering-related issue that could increase a driver's risk of crash.
Approximately 239,000 newer-model Honda and Acura vehicles have voluntarily been recalled by the makers over a defective part in the steering gear box.
Honda said in a news release Wednesday that the issue can increase risk of crash or injury because it may become harder to steer.
"An improperly produced gearbox worm wheel can swell when exposed to environmental heat and moisture, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear," Honda Canada said.
"In addition, the worm gear spring reload was set improperly high, increasing the sliding force between components. Excessive friction between these components can cause increased steering effort and difficulty, or 'sticky' steering."
A similar recall was issued south of the border, impacting about 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S.
Drivers of the following vehicles are told to arrange a free repair at an authorized dealership:
