NHTSA Recall 07V551000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V551000; Date: Dec. 4, 2007
Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Acura RL; 2006 Acura RL; 2007 Acura RL; 2008 Acura RL
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 43,200
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Honda recall no. Q65. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 12, 2007
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