2006 ACURA TL Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V091000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 27, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Model Affected |
TL |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
273000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 27, 2008
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
273000
Model Affected
2006 ACURA TL
2006 Acura TL Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
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 APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
273000
Notes:
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Q73
2006 ACURA TL Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V510000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 03, 2005 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected |
TL |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
316
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 03, 2005
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
316
Model Affected
2006 ACURA TL
2006 Acura TL Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
316
Notes:
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) P99 & Q00
2006 ACURA TL Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V270000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 26, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Model Affected |
TL |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1190000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 26, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1190000
Model Affected
2006 ACURA TL
2006 Acura TL Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1190000
Notes:
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)