Honda Recalls 2004-2008 Acura TSX for Power Steering Hose Fire Risk
Honda is recalling 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles because a deteriorating power steering hose could leak oil onto a hot exhaust pipe, potentially causing an under-hood fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering hose) that poses a risk of an under-hood fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 Acura TSX passenger vehicles manufactured between September 25, 2002, and February 13, 2008. The recall involves approximately 167,255 vehicles.
The defect involves the power steering hose, which may deteriorate prematurely and crack due to prolonged high under-hood temperatures. If the hose cracks, it may leak power steering oil. If this oil leaks onto a hot exhaust pipe, it can generate smoke and a burning smell, and could potentially result in an under-hood fire.
The safety recall began on May 28, 2010. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Acura Client Services at 1-800-382-2238 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ACURA TSX
- Brand
- ACURA
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 167,255
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TSX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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