Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The power steering hose in your vehicle is like a long, flexible tube that helps you steer smoothly. Over time, high engine temperatures can weaken this hose, causing it to crack and leak fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering hose cracks and leaks fluid, it could drip onto your hot catalytic converter, causing a fire under the hood. This could lead to serious damage, injuries, or even a fire that spreads to other parts of your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the weak power steering hose with a new, heat-resistant one at no cost to you. They'll do this repair as soon as you schedule an appointment, and you'll be back on the road safely.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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