Yes, Acura recalls 2005-2008 RL sedans due to faulty power steering hose. The recall, which covers 43,200 Japan-built Acura RL sedans sold in the United States, is made to fix the power steering hose that may crack from engine heat and possibly cause a fire. Good thing, no injuries or fires have resulted from the faulty hose as of press time."On certain passenger vehicles, prolonged high underhood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid," said the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration in its recall summary of the Acura RL. "Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an underhood fire."
The maker of Acura CSX engine mounts determined the potential safety-related defect on Nov. 20, according to documents on NHTSA's web site.
"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," according to the NHTSA file. "Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire."
The recall started last Monday.
Honda dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge, according to the documents. "Owners may contact Honda at 800-382-2238," according to the document, and they may also contact the NHTSA's "vehicle safety hotline" at 1-888-327-4236 or go visit http://www.safecar.gov.
Owners will also be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicles to an Acura dealer, according to American Honda Motor Co. Inc.'s documentation, Morning Star reported.
If you are of the owners of the mentioned models, better have your car checked at your dealer.