The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V184000·Announced 2024-03-07

2023 Honda Ridgeline and Passport steering gearbox may detach

Honda is recalling certain 2023 Ridgeline and Passport vehicles because the steering gearbox inner ball joint housing may loosen and detach, potentially causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: A structural steering gearbox defect poses a risk of loss of vehicle control. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Ridgeline and Passport vehicles due to a defect in the steering gearbox assembly. The inner ball joint housing may loosen and detach from the steering rack, resulting in a potential loss of steering control and increased risk of a crash.

245 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2024. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox assembly as necessary at no cost to owners.

Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for information. The NHTSA recall campaign number is 24V184000, and Honda's recall number is LHY. More information is available at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA RIDGELINE, PASSPORT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
245

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RIDGELINE
  • PASSPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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