Recall 08V-091
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2004 to 2008 Acura TL: Steering (hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-091
- Reported
- February 27, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 273,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
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 april 28, 2008. Owners may contact acura at [removed]. This is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 07v551).
Notes from the manufacturer
Acura recall no. Q73.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 TL 2004 to 2008