Manufacturing hiccups are things that car manufacturers try to reduce when it comes to mass production. But even so, these things still occur even with the world’s leading car brands.

This time, it’s Honda Cars Philippines announcing a recall that affects even its most recent models.

There are two issues at hand: one is a recall for the high-pressure fuel pump that affects select CR-V RS e:HEV units sold from 2023 to 2024. The faulty part could cause cracks in the system which could result in the customer smelling gasoline while idling and driving. HCPI says that 1,351 units of the CR-V RS e:HEV is affected by this issue.

The other recall concerns the steering gearbox that affects 5,505 units. Symptoms of this issue include snagging, having unusual sounds and vibration while turning. HCPI says Due to the decrease in grease amount in the worm gear, meshing area of the electric power steering gearbox during use, the sliding resistance in the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation becomes larger while turning the steering wheel. This results in an unusual sound and an unsmooth turn from steering while turning or ‘sticky steering’ that might make the driver feel a sense of unease.

In case your vehicles are affected by this recall, HCPI says replacement parts and labor are free of charge. To check if your vehicle is affected, you can encode your car’s 17-digit Chassis Number or Vehicle Identification Number in the Chassis/VIN search tool of the recall information webpage at www.hondaphil.com/recall.

All affected customers are urged to avail inspection/replacements for these affected parts. Owners may proceed to any of the 38 Honda Cars dealerships and three Service Centers nationwide beginning January 17, 2025.