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 tube that helps you steer smoothly. Over time, high temperatures in the engine compartment can weaken this hose, causing it to crack and leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose cracks and leaks, it could start a fire under the hood because the hot engine components will ignite the spilled fluid. This is a serious situation that could cause damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you or others.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the vulnerable hose with a new, heat-resistant one at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's completely free.
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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