Honda has recalled 1.7 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. because of a defective steering gearbox that can cause difficulty in steering, increasing the risk of a crash or injury,

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 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.