NHTSA Recall 07V551000: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,200 vehicles. It affects 2005–2008 Acura RL.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V551000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Q65 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Report received | December 4, 2007 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
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.
Notes
Honda recall no. Q65.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V551000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.