I am reporting a recurring steering safety concern involving my 2023 Acura Integra. My vehicle underwent the steering gearbox safety recall repair (NHTSA 24V-744 / Acura Campaign VJV) in January 2025 under dealership repair order 344890. Despite the completed recall, I continue to experience steering resistance and binding at highway speeds, generally 50 mph and above. When navigating gradual curves, the steering wheel sometimes feels as though it sticks or remains held in position. When attempting to return the...
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wheel toward center or make a small correction in the opposite direction, additional force is required before the steering suddenly releases and moves smoothly again. This makes precise steering corrections unpredictable and presents a potential safety hazard at highway speeds. I initially suspected the lane-keeping assistance system; however, the problem occurs with lane-keeping assistance disabled, while remaining centered in my lane. I do not typically experience the condition at lower speeds. I recall noticing this steering behavior around the time of the January 2025 recall repair. The symptoms closely match the defect addressed by Recall 24V-744, raising concern that the original remedy did not fully correct the underlying condition or that the defect has recurred. I request that NHTSA investigate the possibility of an ineffective or recurring recall remedy and evaluate this complaint alongside similar post-repair steering complaints involving Honda and Acura vehicles covered by Recall 24V-744.