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Passenger cars (Honda ZR-V, Civic) - Repair
Official notice
3 Oct 2024
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Honda ZR-V, Civic) - Repair. Defect in the steering system (electric power steering gearbox). ■ Defective part (component name): Steering system (electric power steering gearbox). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the electric power steering gearbox, the gear meshing load setting is inappropriate, which may force grease out of the meshing area and increase sliding resistance. As a result, the force required to operate the steering wheel may increase. Published 2024-10-03.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 5552 ■ Corrective measures: ① On all vehicles, replace the spring that engages the gears with an improved part and apply grease to the worm wheel meshing area. ② On all vehicles, replace the steering gearbox with one incorporating the improved spring. As preparing the parts will take time, users will be informed of the defect and contacted again once the parts are ready.
Units affected
97,543
Recall number
5552
Official notice
2024-10-03
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the steering system (electric power steering gearbox). ■ Defective part (component name): Steering system (electric power steering gearbox). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the electric power steering gearbox, the gear meshing load setting is inappropriate, which may force grease out of the meshing area and increase sliding resistance. As a result, the force required to operate the steering wheel may increase.
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Brand: Honda. Contact: 本田技研工業株式会社. Phone 0120-112010.
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