2004-2008 Acura TL recall: hose, piping, and connections
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on February 27, 2008. It covers about 273,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 273,000
- reported
- Feb 27, 2008
- owners notified
- Apr 28, 2008
- related complaints
- 128
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- 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.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
- 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).
Recall number 08V091000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 128 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 08V091000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Acura TL hose, piping, and connections?
Yes. Recall 08V091000, reported on February 27, 2008, covers about 273,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V091000?
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).
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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