Recalls: Acura TL, 2005
Date: 27.02.2008Component: Steering : Hydraulic Power Assist : Hose, Piping, And ConnectionsManufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)Description: Honda is recalling 273,000 my 2004-2008 acura tl 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. Consequencs: Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.Notes: Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. the recall began on april 28, 2008. owners may contact acura at 800-382-2238. this is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 07v551).
Date: 27.02.2008Component: Visibility : Windshield Wiper/washer : MotorManufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)Description: Honda is recalling 129,600 my 2004-2005 acura tl vehicles. if water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. this could cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.Consequencs: If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.Notes: Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. if no signs of corrosion are present, a snorkel tube will be added to the wiper motor breather port to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing and foam tape will be installed on the cowl above the wiper motor to direct water away from the wiper motor. if signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced, and the breather tube and foam tape will also be installed to prevent water intrusion on the new wiper motor. the recall began on april 28, 2008. owners may contact acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Date: 14.03.2007Component: Fuel System, Gasoline : Delivery : Fuel PumpManufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)Description: On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. if the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start. Consequencs: If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.Notes: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. the recall began on april 2, 2007. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 03.11.2005Component: Air Bags : FrontalManufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)Description: On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors is mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued. Consequencs: If the bolts loosen or fall out, the sensor may fail to properly detect a crash, possibly resulting in delayed or non-deployment of the front airbag increasing the risk of injury.Notes: Dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and retorque the loose bolts. the recall began on november 7, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 and acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Date: 26.07.2006Component: Equipment : Other : Owners/service/other Manual Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)Description: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.Consequencs: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.Notes: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
Date: 27.02.2008Component: Steering : Hydraulic Power Assist : Hose, Piping, And ConnectionsManufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)Description: Honda is recalling 273,000 my 2004-2008 acura tl 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. Consequencs: Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.Notes: Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. the recall began on april 28, 2008. owners may contact acura at 800-382-2238. this is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 07v551).
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