recall information
Recall number
REC-000570
PRA number
2011/12441
Campaign number
5HH
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Honda
Model
Accord Euro
Year range
2002 - 2008
Affected units
45,548
What are the defects?
Prolonged high under-bonnet temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.
What are the hazards?
Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot exhaust may generate smoke and a burning smell, and could potentially result in an under-bonnet fire.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Honda Dealership to have the power steering feed hose replaced with an improved component.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Honda Dealership to have the power steering feed hose replaced with an improved component.
Supplier details
Honda Australia Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
