NHTSA Campaign 18V663000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
NHTSA campaign 18V663000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the steering:electric power assist system. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 18V663000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V663000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.