2006 Honda Accord | 2007 Honda Accord | 2005 Honda Accord | 2004 Honda Accord | 2003 Honda Accord | 2007 Acura Tl | 2008 Acura Tl — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Published May 18, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 17, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V222000, published May 18, 2012 and initiated May 17, 2012. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2006 Honda Accord | 2007 Honda Accord | 2005 Honda Accord | 2004 Honda Accord | 2003 Honda Accord | 2007 Acura Tl | 2008 Acura Tl — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.
What's the hazard
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- ACCORD
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2006 HONDA ACCORD | 2007 HONDA ACCORD | 2005 HONDA ACCORD | 2004 HONDA ACCORD | 2003 HONDA ACCORD | 2007 ACURA TL | 2008 ACURA TL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Honda Accord | 2007 Honda Accord | 2005 Honda Accord | 2004 Honda Accord | 2003 Honda Accord | 2007 Acura Tl | 2008 Acura Tl — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V222000 on May 18, 2012. Reported hazard: Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
What should I do if I have this product?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: ACCORD.