Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 3, 2024
Honda 2023 Ridgeline Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control
Honda is recalling certain 2023 Ridgeline vehicles due to potential loss of steering control from a loose inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox. Owners must have their steering gearbox inspected and replaced by dealers.
“Honda 2023 Ridgeline Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81379-honda-2023-ridgeline-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #24V184000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V184000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on July 3, 2024, that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles due to a potential loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Honda Passport, 2023
Honda Ridgeline, 2023
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, the inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering control. This condition increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda has issued 245 other recalls since November 18, 2009. Recent similar steering-related recalls include the BMW X3 (August 12, 2026), Hyundai Kona (February 6, 2026), and Toyota Lexus RX (September 17, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Owners received notification letters mailed on April 11, 2024.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a steering gearbox inspection and replacement.
Have Steering Gearbox Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V184000 — Honda 2023 Ridgeline Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control
Hello,
I own a Honda 2023 Ridgeline Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control that is covered by recall 24V184000 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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