Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2004 Through 2008 Acura TSX Passenger Vehicles Manufactured Between September 25, 2002 And February 13, 2008. Prolonged High Under Hood Temperatures May Cause The Power Steering Hose To Deteriorate Prematurely And May Cause The Hose To Crack And Leak Power Steering Oil.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
TSX
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V174000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
Oil Leaking Onto A Hot Exhaust Pipe Will Generate Smoke And A Burning Smell, And Could Potentially Result In An Under Hood Fire.
Fix Defect
Honda Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began May 28, 2010. Owners May Contact Acura CLient Services At 1-800-382-2238.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20061005
End Of Manufacture
20070604
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
167255
Date Owners Notified
20100528
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20100429
Make Campaign Number
R35