Acura 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 short version
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported a problem with the hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 07V-551.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Acura RL |
What changed
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