Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 18V663000 · announced September 27, 2018 · filed by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · 54 units affected

The problem

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

The risk

The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Honda Civic
• 2018 Honda Civic
• 2017 Honda Cr-v
• 2018 Honda Cr-v

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.