2003-2008 Acura TL and Honda Accord recall: hose, piping, and connections

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on May 17, 2012. It covers about 625,762 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 625,762
reported: May 17, 2012
owners notified: Jun 15, 2012
related complaints: 329

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

What is wrong: Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
Risk: If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 12V222000

Affected vehicles

Acura TL 2007-2008 2007 2008
Honda Accord 2003-2007 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 329 complaints about steering problems.

2007 Acura TL 2008 Acura TL 2004 Honda Accord 2005 Honda Accord 2006 Honda Accord 2007 Honda Accord

Questions about recall 12V222000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2008 Acura TL and Honda Accord hose, piping, and connections?

Yes. Recall 12V222000, reported on May 17, 2012, covers about 625,762 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V222000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

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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