Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.

Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, And Connections

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.

Actions

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).

Documents (12)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - 5-3-2008
• Other Recall Related Documents - Providing supplier information - 10-29-2008
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - 4-22-2008
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Acknowledgement

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