Impacted Pilot models were manufactured between June 30, 2023, and September 25, 2023
More than 500 Honda Pilot models from the 2023 and 2024 model years have been recalled in the U.S. due to an issue with the transmission that could cause the steering to lock up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall notice reveals that Honda had taken some gearboxes off the main assembly line for rework during the assembly process. However, the rework could have resulted in a loose ball bearing getting misplaced within the transmission before it was reassembled.
Honda started to notify dealers of the recall on November 3 and customers will be alerted around December 18 and asked to take their vehicle to a dealer where the electric power steering rack will be replaced. Those who have already paid to have the issue fixed will be reimbursed. The car manufacturer was alerted to the problem on August 30 when the steering of a vehicle became locked at a factory while it was being moved for shipping.