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CriticalREC-000570Published 28 March 2011View official notice ↗

2002–2008 Honda Accord Euro

Affected
45,548
Category
Cars
Campaign
5HH
Supplier
Honda Australia Pty Ltd
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The defect

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.

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The hazard

Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot exhaust may generate smoke and a burning smell, and could potentially result in an under-bonnet fire.

The remedy

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.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 45,548 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Honda Australia Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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