NHTSA recall 07V551000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Acura RL
Reported Dec 4, 200743,200 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number Q65Built Mar 1, 2004 – Jun 29, 2005
The defect
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 remedy
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.