FILE - The Honda company logo is shown outside a Honda dealership. Honda is recalling more than 239,000 vehicles in Canada to a defective steering part.Photo by David Zalubowski/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Approximately 239,000 Honda and Acura vehicles in Canada affected by defective steering part

Free repair of steering gearboxes will be completed at authorized Honda and Acura dealerships

by · National Post

Honda Canada has recalled approximately 239,000, 2022-2025 Acura and Honda vehicles in Canada for a free-of-charge repair of a defective part in the steering gearbox, which could result in an increased risk of a crash or an injury.

An improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel can swell when exposed to environmental heat and moisture, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear, Honda Canada said in a press release.

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