Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V222000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 07/10/2007 to 03/28/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 52615 | 06/15/2012 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/17/2012 | 05/18/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 acura tl vehicles. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's recall campaign number is s39.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V091000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 07/17/2006 to 07/10/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 273000 | 04/28/2008 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 02/27/2008 | 02/28/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Acura recall no. q73.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 07-060 | 12/01/2007 | 10024238 | Power steering moans or whines when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold. *nj | 03/28/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/18/2012 | 63800 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that smoke started to emit from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the high pressure power steering hose was leaking over the catalytic converter. as a result, the power steering hose needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 63,800 and the current mileage was 64,000. | |||
| 01/20/2012 | 86000 | ||
| The main power stearing hose developed a leak. i own a type s model and according to the local dealership the recall does not apply to my vehicle. this is odd do to the fact that my hose deteriorated in the same manner described in the recall. many other 2007 and 2008tl type s owners reported the same problem. the new hose installed has a heat shield in the area affected. obviously they are aware of the problem. heat caused by the engine near the hose is causing the deterioration. i understand that this also a fire hazard. this was reported online and by the service rep at the dealership. i think that this should be enough to include my model car as part of the recall. | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 67008 | ||
| Power steering leak causing smoking, & squeeking along with difficult steering. there is a current recall on 2007 acura tl but american honda says it does not apply to the s-type. not true, myself & several other tl-type s owners have had the same problem. if this leads to a fire, i will seek punitive damages against all parties who fail to address this high priorty safety recall. | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 71000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact noticed a grinding sound when he started the vehicle. the contact also noticed a grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that power steering fluid was leaking from under the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000. kmj | |||
| 12/30/2010 | 63030 | ||
| I was at the dealership to get my car service and found out that my power steering hose is leaking which in 2004 -2008 acura tl recall but since i have 2007 acura tl type s it is not under recall. well it seems like my hose deteriorated and got worn out after 63,000 miles and now there is a leak which could potential cause major damage and lead to a fire. dealer is telling me its not under recall when it happens to be the exact same hose pipe. | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 71000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact noticed a grinding sound when he started the vehicle. the contact also noticed a grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that power steering fluid was leaking from under the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000. kmj | |||
| 12/30/2010 | 63030 | ||
| I was at the dealership to get my car service and found out that my power steering hose is leaking which in 2004 -2008 acura tl recall but since i have 2007 acura tl type s it is not under recall. well it seems like my hose deteriorated and got worn out after 63,000 miles and now there is a leak which could potential cause major damage and lead to a fire. dealer is telling me its not under recall when it happens to be the exact same hose pipe. | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 71000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. while parked the contact noticed a grinding sound when he started the vehicle. the contact also noticed a grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed power steering fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000. ds | |||
| 12/30/2010 | 63030 | ||
| I was at the dealership to get my car service and found out that my power steering hose is leaking which in 2004 -2008 acura tl recall but since i have 2007 acura tl type s it is not under recall. well it seems like my hose deteriorated and got worn out after 63,000 miles and now there is a leak which could potential cause major damage and lead to a fire. dealer is telling me its not under recall when it happens to be the exact same hose pipe. | |||
| 10/19/2011 | 74000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated that smoke was seen coming from under the hood of the vehicle as the steering wheel was turned accompanied by a loud buzzing noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there was a leak in the high pressure power steering hose and that the hose would need to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v091000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,000. kmj | |||
| 10/19/2011 | 74000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 acura tl type s. while turning the steering wheel, the contact stated that there would be smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle would also make a loud buzzing noise. the dealer stated that there was a leak in the high pressure power steering hose. to repair the defect the hose would need to be replaced. the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v091000 ( steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) recall did not associate the vin. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,000. nw | |||
| 08/23/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Same defect as 2007 acura tl with power steering hose has occurred in my and apparently many 2007 acura tl type-s recall does not include type s even though hose is same and in same location as the tl please inform as to why | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 92000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact stated the power steering hose deteriorate prematurely and causes the power steering fluid to leak on to the engine. as the vehicle was stop there was smoke coming from the engine where the fluid leaked onto. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted who stated his vehicle was not included in the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v091000; component: steering: hydraulic power assists: hose, piping, and connections. they offered no other assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 92,000. mw | |||
| 09/09/2006 | 76059 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 acura tl. the contact had to make a sudden stop and experienced brake and steering failure. she swerved and crashed into a building. the air bag deployed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the diagnosis concluded that the braking system and steering were working properly. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 76,059 and current mileage was 76,100. | |||