Recall 08V-091: 2004–2008 Acura TL

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Feb 27, 2008, covering about 273,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-091
Report date
Feb 27, 2008
Vehicles affected
273,000
Owners notified
Apr 28, 2008

The problem

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.

The risk

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 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
ComponentSteering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V091000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Acura TL2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-091?

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.

How is recall 08V-091 fixed?

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?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.