Honda Motor Co. is recalling close to 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing issue that could make it difficult to steer the vehicles and lead to crashes.

Honda has recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles in the United States over a steering issue that could lead to crashes. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on October 3.

Manufacturing problems with the steering gearbox assembly for certain Acura Integra, Honda Civic and Honda CR-V models can lead to excessive internal friction and make it harder to steer the vehicle,

Honda Motor is recalling 1,693,199 vehicles in the U.S. because of potential steering problems. The steering gearbox worm wheel, which controls steering, may have been manufactured incorrectly in affected vehicles and swell while in use,

Honda is issuing a recall notice for almost 1.7 million cars and SUVs over a steering issue that may increase the risk of a crash.

Honda is recalling about 1.7 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. over concerns they may have a defective steering gearbox component that could pose a safety risk.