NHTSA recall 07V551000

Steering · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

December 4, 2007report date

43,200units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.

The fix: Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2007.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2005 Acura Rl
2006 Acura Rl
2007 Acura Rl
2008 Acura Rl

All model years NHTSA lists

2005 Acura Rl, 2006 Acura Rl, 2007 Acura Rl, 2008 Acura Rl.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V551000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.