Acura TSX recall
04-30-10, 01:33 PM
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Acura TSX recall
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000..._whats_news_us
Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 167,000 Acura TSX sports sedans in the U.S. to replace a power-steering hose that could deteriorate and lead to smoke or fire.
The recall affects the 2004-2008 models of the vehicle with 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engines, sold in the U.S.
The repair involves the installation of a new power-steering hose, o-ring gasket and fluid, at no cost to the vehicle owner. Owners affected by the recall will be notified starting at the end of May.
A statement from Honda Canada said the Acura recall notice doesn't pertain to any TSX units sold in Canada.
A press release on Acura's Web site said the power-steering hose in the recalled models could prematurely deteriorate due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, which may cause fluid to leak on a hot exhaust component. It said it has received notice of one such incident resulting in a fire.
The recall comes just two weeks after Honda recalled about 1,850 Acura ZDX vehicles for a potential air-bag problem.
This most recent recall brings the Tokyo-based auto maker's total to nearly 1.2 million in the U.S. since January for problems ranging from airbags that might not deploy and brakes that don't respond well when they are depressed to electric window switches that can catch fire when they get wet.
Honda's recalls still pale in comparison to those made by Toyota Motor Corp., which has recalled more than eight million vehicles worldwide this year to address unintended acceleration problems and a cadre of other concerns.
The recall affects the 2004-2008 models of the vehicle with 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engines, sold in the U.S.
The repair involves the installation of a new power-steering hose, o-ring gasket and fluid, at no cost to the vehicle owner. Owners affected by the recall will be notified starting at the end of May.
A statement from Honda Canada said the Acura recall notice doesn't pertain to any TSX units sold in Canada.
A press release on Acura's Web site said the power-steering hose in the recalled models could prematurely deteriorate due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, which may cause fluid to leak on a hot exhaust component. It said it has received notice of one such incident resulting in a fire.
The recall comes just two weeks after Honda recalled about 1,850 Acura ZDX vehicles for a potential air-bag problem.
This most recent recall brings the Tokyo-based auto maker's total to nearly 1.2 million in the U.S. since January for problems ranging from airbags that might not deploy and brakes that don't respond well when they are depressed to electric window switches that can catch fire when they get wet.
Honda's recalls still pale in comparison to those made by Toyota Motor Corp., which has recalled more than eight million vehicles worldwide this year to address unintended acceleration problems and a cadre of other concerns.
04-30-10, 01:42 PM
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funny that in every article about a recall from ANY manufacturer has the "recalls still pale in comparison to those made by Toyota Motor Corp." disclaimer at the end 
04-30-10, 02:23 PM
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04-30-10, 02:33 PM
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Some Acura dealerships are already doing that, Mike, even without factory-approval. At customer request, they are painting the parrot-beaks black or body-color to make them less-noticeable, or, in some cases, actually replacing the beaks with like-designed (but different-patterned) Honda grilles that will fit in the same space. Sometimes customers insist on this as a condition of accepting delivery (and I can't say I blame them........I'd probably ask for it, too).
04-30-10, 04:58 PM
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05-05-10, 05:26 PM
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A statement from Honda Canada said the Acura recall notice doesn't pertain to any TSX units sold in Canada.
A press release on Acura's Web site said the power-steering hose in the recalled models could prematurely deteriorate due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, which may cause fluid to leak on a hot exhaust component. It said it has received notice of one such incident resulting in a fire.
A press release on Acura's Web site said the power-steering hose in the recalled models could prematurely deteriorate due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, which may cause fluid to leak on a hot exhaust component. It said it has received notice of one such incident resulting in a fire.
05-05-10, 05:47 PM
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My guess, Nextourer (which I admit is mostly speculation) is that because Canada generally has a cooler climate than in the U.S., and underhood temperatures, around the engine, don't get as consistantly hot, the power-steering hoses don't suffer as much heat-related deterioration.
05-05-10, 06:57 PM
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His point (although speculation as he mentioned) might be valid, similar to some corrosion-related recalls addressing cars in snowy regions where salt is used on roads.
05-06-10, 08:21 PM
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Oh I'm not questioning his logic. I'm questioning the manufacturer's logic lol. He certainly touched on a point I did not consider.
05-06-10, 10:26 PM
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I was watching jimmy kimmel last night, and he brought in Honda's recalls
"Honda came out and said that they were recalling vehicles regarding the airbag. WHen toyota officials heard this, they said, " oh the airbags! how could be forget about the airbags""
"Honda came out and said that they were recalling vehicles regarding the airbag. WHen toyota officials heard this, they said, " oh the airbags! how could be forget about the airbags""
05-07-10, 11:03 AM
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05-07-10, 11:07 AM
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My guess, Nextourer (which I admit is mostly speculation) is that because Canada generally has a cooler climate than in the U.S., and underhood temperatures, around the engine, don't get as consistantly hot, the power-steering hoses don't suffer as much heat-related deterioration.
