Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling 273,000 My 2004-2008 Acura TL 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
TL
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V091000
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 April 28, 2008. Owners May Contact Acura At 800-382-2238. This Is An Expansion Of A Previous Recall (Please See 07V551).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20060717
End Of Manufacture
20070710
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
273000
Date Owners Notified
20080428
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20080227
Make Campaign Number
Q73