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NHTSA Recall 23V735000: Rack (steering)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 519 vehicles. It affects 2023–2024 Honda Pilot.

519
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (December 18)
NHTSA campaign23V735000
Manufacturer campaignFFX
ComponentSTEERING › RACK AND PINION › RACK
Report receivedNovember 2, 2023
Owner notificationDecember 18, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V735000

Make and modelModel years
Honda Pilot2023, 2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.