DETROIT, MI. (Pain In The Pass) >> Honda Motor Company is recalling more than 635,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a software defect that could cause drivers to lose power steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall affects 635,808 Honda and Acura vehicles, including certain Honda Pilot SUVs and Acura MDX and TLX models, from the model years 2023-2025, according to a report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Honda reported one injury and 146 warranty claims related to the issue as of October 22. The automaker said it had received no reports of deaths connected to the defect.
The problem stems from improperly configured electronic power steering software that can cause the system to enter a failsafe mode under certain driving conditions, according to the recall report.
When that happens, power steering assistance shuts off and warning indicators illuminate on the vehicle’s instrument cluster. Drivers can still steer, but doing so requires more effort, potentially making the vehicle harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall includes 383,110 Honda Pilot SUVs from the 2023 through 2025 model years, 177,100 Acura MDX SUVs from the 2022 through 2024 model years and 75,598 Acura TLX sedans from the 2021 through 2025 model years.
A representative for Honda said in a statement that the software update is already available at authorized Honda and Acura dealerships.
Honda plans to begin mailing owner notification letters on December 14, according to the NHTSA filing, although owners do not have to wait for those letters to seek repairs.
Although manufacturers can make every effort to notify affected customers about recalls, it’s not always possible. So, if you want to check if your vehicle has an active recall, sometimes you need to do it yourself. Checking for a new or old recalls on your vehicle is easier than you think. Enter your vehicles VIN number at NHTSA Recall Site or CheckTopProtect.org to see if your vehicle has a open recall.
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