Oct 9 (Reuters) - Honda ( HMC ) is recalling about 1.7

million vehicles in the U.S. as difficulty in steering on

certain models can increase the risk of a crash, the National

Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

The recall includes some of the Japanese automaker's famous

vehicles such as the Civic Type R, Acura Integra and CR-V from

model years 2022-2025.

The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured

incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and

lead to difficulty while steering, the U.S. auto regulator said.

Dealers will replace the worn gear spring and redistribute

or add grease as necessary for free.

Honda ( HMC ) did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for

comment.