NHTSA Recall 08V091000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V091000; Date: Feb. 27, 2008
Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Acura TL; 2005 Acura TL; 2006 Acura TL; 2007 Acura TL; 2008 Acura TL
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 273,000
Recall 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 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 April 28, 2008. Owners may contact Acura at 800-382-2238. This is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 07v551).
Recall Notes:
Acura recall no. Q73. 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: Apr 28, 2008
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