American Honda has expanded a May 2012 power steering hose
recall to additionally include approximately 572,000
model-year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles in the United
States.
Problem:
Over time, exposure to high under-hood and power
steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering
hose to deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. Leaking power
steering fluid could lead to loss of power steering assistance or,
if it leaks onto a catalytic converter, it may result in smoke,
or in the worst case, fire. No crashes or injuries have been
reported related to this issue, but one engine fire has been reported.
Actual Affected Vehicles:
With this expansion, the recall now includes 2003-2007
Accord V6 models in addition to the originally recalled
2007-2008 Acura TL models.
The updated power steering hose necessary to complete
final repair of the Accords affected by the expansion will
not be available until early 2013. (The replacement parts for
the Accord V6 vehicles are different than the parts for the
Acura TLs subject to the original recall.) As a result, owners
of affected Accords will receive an initial notification by mail
informing them of this issue and symptoms potentially related
to a power steering hose leak. If an owner believes that their
Accord is exhibiting symptoms potentially related to a power
steering hose leak, they should take their vehicle to their local
Honda dealer for inspection and, if necessary, interim repair.
When the updated power steering hoses are available in early
2013, vehicle owners will receive second mailed notification
instructing them to take their vehicles to a Honda dealer for free repair.
Resolution:
Initial mailed notification to customers in this expanded group
will begin in late-October 2012 with the second notification to
follow in early 2013 as replacement parts become available. In
addition to contacting customers by mail, in late-October, owners
of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles are
included in the recall by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com
or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
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