Recall 07V551000: Power Steering Hose Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Acura/RL 2005-2008

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V551000

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 28, 2007

COMPONENT: Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, and Connections
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 43200

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin on or about December 17, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 800-382-2238.

NOTES:
Honda recall No. Q65. 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.