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

Steering — Electric Power Assist System

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (15)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Statement by American Honda Regarding Electronic Power Steering Recall: 2017- 2018 Honda Civic and CR-V
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - September 28, 2018 Subject 2017-18 Civic and CR-V EPS Gearbox Replacement Stop Sale & Safety Recalls
• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3

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