NHTSA recall 08V-091 (08V091000)

steering recall reported February 27, 2008 - about 273,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V091000
Also written as: 08V-091
Manufacturer number: Q73
Reported: February 27, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~273,000
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

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 APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-091 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Acura TL - 2004, 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.