Recall 07V-551
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2005 to 2008 Acura RL: Steering (hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-551
- Reported
- December 4, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 43,200 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
The 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 [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda recall no. Q65.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Acura RL 2005 to 2008