Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Prolonged High Under-Hood Temperatures May Cause The Power Steering Hose To Deteriorate Prematurely Causing The Hose To Crack And Leak Power Steering Fluid.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
RL
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V551000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
Power Steering Fluid Leaking Onto A Hot Catalytic Converter Will Generate Smoke And Possibly Lead To An Under-Hood Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Heat Resistant Power Steering Hose Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 12, 2007. Owners May Contact Honda At 800-382-2238.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20060726
End Of Manufacture
20070530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43200
Date Owners Notified
20071212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20071204
Make Campaign Number
Q65