NHTSA recall 07V-551 (07V551000)

steering recall reported December 4, 2007 - about 43,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V551000
Also written as: 07V-551
Manufacturer number: Q65
Reported: December 4, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~43,200
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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 is dangerous

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-382-2238.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-551 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Acura RL - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.