Jun 20 2008
Auto Recalls: Acura, TL, 2007
Build Dates : July 17, 2006 - July 10, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V091000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20080428
Date Received by ODI: 20080227
Date Added to Databse: 20080228
Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q73
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 273000
Summary:
Honda is recalling 273,000 MY 2004-2008 Acura TL Vehicles. Prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurelt causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.
Consequence:
Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2008. OW
Report Initiator: MFR