Honda is recalling 1.7 million cars including the Integra and Integra type S

[miksfield]

https://www.motor1.com/news/736757/honda-recalls-1-7-million-cars-steering-rack/

Looks like they found a solution to the sticky steering problem.

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[bullitt]

shame they are only recalling 22+ when its been an issue on 16+ vehicles.

 

[koatic]

Called service advisor and they won’t be getting the special tool required to fix until November.

these bulletin were posted on intra owners FB group.

 

[Integra23]

So if they have to remove the steering rack.. any mods worth doing while that out

 

[Victorofhavoc]

So if they have to remove the steering rack.. any mods worth doing while that out

Best steering rack mod is a one piece rack. You lose adjustment fore and aft, but it feels tremendously more direct and there's zero chance some bushings in a joint would wear and cause slop.

I doubt anyone makes a solid rack for this car, though, and losing the adjustability is a turnoff for a lot of people.

 

[koatic]

Glad I put off installing rigid collars
They have to remove subframe to pull steering rack and how much you bet they would throw them out.
technically they are a one time use just like crush washers so if you remove the subframe you would need new collars anyway.

 

[NotAnAlltrack]

If we're not having any issues at this point (2024 with 11K miles) do we have to / should we bring in?

 

[Integra23]

Glad I put off installing rigid collars
They have to remove subframe to pull steering rack and how much you bet they would throw them out.
technically they are a one time use just like crush washers so if you remove the subframe you would need new collars anyway.

My thoughts exactly on this. Could they install them when reinstalling?

 

[Xcfool]

If we're not having any issues at this point (2024 with 11K miles) do we have to / should we bring in?

Yes, but at your convenience after you get the recall notice mailed to you. They probably will go out in batches as they have to ramp up the repair kit supplies and also can't fix hundreds of thousands of cars all at once.

 

[kjechel]

If we're not having any issues at this point (2024 with 11K miles) do we have to / should we bring in?

My thoughts as well, but I think the recall notice will show up in a Carfax report, which will also show if you got it fixed or not (could be a problem when selling the car). But maybe you can get a free wheel alignment. See this post for more details.

 

[optronix]

I think the only mod I would let the dealer do at this point is an Alcantara steering wheel. I think they have a policy where they don't install aftermarket parts anyway.

Thanks for posting the technical details.

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