NHTSA recall 08V091000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Acura TL
Reported Feb 27, 2008273,000 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number Q73Built Mar 11, 2003 – Sep 20, 2004
The defect
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 remedy
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).