Honda sticky steering system recall affects 1.9 million vehicles
The steering wheels on Acuras and Hondas can feel sticky or even stuck while driving. October 10, 2024 — Honda is recalling more than 1.9 million Acura and Honda vehicles that may have sticky steering wheels while driving. Honda says the steering gearbox assembly may not have been manufactured correctly, which could cause excessive internal friction. Drivers report that the Acura and Honda's steering wheels feel sticky. Honda's sticky steering wheel problem has resulted in more than 10,300 warranty claims on these recalled vehicles. Acura recalls vehicles for sticky steering 2023-2025 Acura Integra 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S Honda recalls vehicles for sticky steering 2022-2025 Honda Civic Sedan 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan 2022-2025 Honda Civic Hatchback 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback 2023-2025 Honda Civic Type R 2023-2025 Honda CR-V 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell 2023-2025 Honda HR-V The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into Honda Civic steering wheels in March 2023. More…
Honda sticky steering lawsuit heads to federal court
The Acura and Honda class action lawsuit (Burgos v. American Honda) alleges a defective steering system. October 11, 2024 —Acura and Honda's sticky steering lawsuit remains in court, with three class-action lawsuits consolidated into one. No sticky steering lawsuits were filed until after the U.S. government launched an investigation into complaints about sticky steering wheels. Class actions include: Murillo v. American Honda, Gonzalez v. American Honda and Burgos v. American Hondaand Burgos v. American Honda as the merger stickiness turns to the title of the lawsuit. The class action lawsuit includes: "All persons who purchase a new class vehicle in the United States for personal use and not for resale." These Acura and Honda models include: 2022-2024 Honda Civic 2022-2024 Honda Civic SI 2023-2024 Honda CR-V 2023-2024 Honda HR-V 2023-2024 Acura Integra In March 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into the Honda Civic's sticky steering wheel after complaints that the steering wheel felt stuck while…
Ford recalls 2024 Explorer hybrid due to fire risk
Ford is recalling about 60 Explorer Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 3.3-liter hybrid engine. September 25, 2024 — Ford has recalled approximately 60 2024 Explorer Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 3.3L hybrid engine. Ford says the 12-volt battery cable may rub against the belt-integrated starter generator and cause a short circuit. After the recall letter is mailed on October 21, 2024, Ford dealers will install zip ties between the battery cables and the high-voltage cables. Ford Explorer Hybrid owners can call 866-436-7332 and ask for recall number 24S61.
Fiat Chrysler says Jeep clutch recall lawsuit is without merit
The Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator clutch recall allegedly isn't helping SUV owners. July 8, 2024 — A Jeep clutch recall lawsuit alleges that Jeep Wranglers and Jeep Gladiators are equipped with defective clutches that can cause fires, even after three clutch recalls were issued. The class action lawsuit alleges that the 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler (two-door), 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (four-door), and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator SUVs are not the models owners thought they purchased. The Jeep vehicles suspected of the defect are equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine and a manual transmission. According to the Jeep Clutch lawsuit, the clutch friction plates can slip on the flywheel, generating high temperatures and even causing a fire. The Jeep Clutch lawsuit also claims that the Jeep Clutch recall "effectively neuters" Jeep vehicles by "depriving members of the same model group of benefits that are available to members of the same model group, which is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and a…
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