WASHINGTON — Honda is recalling more than 259,000 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering they may have a potentially faulty brake pedal that can shift out of place and increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of more than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles. The agency said the brake pedal may shift out of position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The pedal pivot pin was not secured correctly, allowing the pedal to move.

More than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because their brake pedals may shift out of place, increasing crash risks, officials said.The recall impacts about 259,033 Honda and Acura vehicles,