[CL9] Power Steering Hose Recall 2011 (ALL CL9 owners please read)

[SpeedBird]

Now its official, a recall notice is issued for all the CL9 owners with cars built between June 2003 thru to June 2008 which is everyone driving one.

As published in GoAuto. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/5787F9A3B00EF3A7CA2578620002376D

Honda says it will advise owners of all affected vehicles by mail to contact an authorised Honda dealership to have the power steering feed hose replaced with an “improved component”.

Better safe than sorry. Notices will be posted to owners soon. Now thats a lot of new hoses to be fitted. Would not mind a few dollars for each one.

[Fredoops]

Son of a *****, I paid for mine!!!!!!

Ps: admin please sticky this!

[Simonnn]

Wow, great info! how much did they charge you for replacement Fredoops?

[Type R Positive]

Son of a *****, I paid for mine!!!!!!

Ps: admin please sticky this!Refund FTW!

[white_ep3_civic]

Pretty late recall. Hopefully the people that have paid for it can get some sort of payment.

[rayd17]

I hope it stops the squeaky steering wheel might get them to check that since it's a part of steering components ... What happened to quality ?

[lor012]

i think my hose only got repaired...not replaced when it went on mine...i cant remember..
... and stupid question... but will they be contacting the original owner.. or will they somehow now if you've bought it second hand lol...

[shmivic]

Pretty late recall. Hopefully the people that have paid for it can get some sort of payment.

Damn straight it slow to get here, Honda recalled the TSX over in USA nearly 18 months ago.

[10KRPM]

I wonder if this is indicative of power steering issues with the euro........luckily i had mine rebuilt under warranty.

[Fredoops]

Wow, great info! how much did they charge you for replacement Fredoops?
I had it repaired after market, all up $220 incl onsite labour.

Had I gone Honda genuine... We're looking $500+


Ps: Honda probably got sued again in the USA by some consumer action groups to do this recall... Seriously.

[MR_LATE]

wow feel bad for the 2003 owners, 8 years they been driving with it

[Fredoops]

wow feel bad for the 2003 owners, 8 years they been driving with it
Most of the older CL9's are starting to fall apart.... lol

[seanneko]

Great, now I need to find a way to have it fixed, which will be fun considering I work during business hours >_>

Does anyone know what other CL9 recalls there have been? I have no idea if my car has had them fixed, might as well get it all done at the same time if there are any outstanding ones...

[DR HONDA]

The issue with the hose is that it may leak. Very minor cases have been reported here in Australia.

[praja6]

Its sad to hear a reliable Honda got these issues. Who knows what are the issues existing in our CU2 as well. Honda will realise and recall in anotehr 5-8yrs time..

[SpeedBird]

Its sad to hear a reliable Honda got these issues. Who knows what are the issues existing in our CU2 as well. Honda will realise and recall in anotehr 5-8yrs time..

Parts only show faults with use and over time. So as time goes on with wear and tear then the parts give up and break. Each new model car, any car company developes only to a extent and its up to buyers to test the theories out until some parts break. So its good they will fix the part with a replacement.

Like aircraft, they modify and improve things once they find issues. E.G Qantas A380 and Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines. It took an oil leak to get a modify engine revision parts to improve the powerplant.

[tony1234]

The issue with the hose is that it may leak. Very minor cases have been reported here in Australia.

Phil.Is there anything we need to look for on the hose?cracks?It's going to be quite a wait to get it replaced as the recall applies to all CL9s!

[chuboy]

i think my hose only got repaired...not replaced when it went on mine...i cant remember..
... and stupid question... but will they be contacting the original owner.. or will they somehow now if you've bought it second hand lol...

They will contact the original owner if they registered their details when they first bought the car. When you bought the car you should have filled out the reply paid letter at the back of the service logbook with 'Change of Registered Owner' details and sent it off to their customer care. If you didn't do that you won't get a letter because obviously there is no way they would know who owns the car now...

It's not too late though, you can fill out the form now and still use the actual date you purchased the car. I would say Honda is meticulous enough to keep track of which chassis have been fitted with the new hose as it is all logged and computerised by the dealers these days. If you don't get the letter, you can always sign up at www.HondaONE.com.au with the same details. Once everything has been approved by Honda Aus online membership will also make it easier to update your details in the future.

I called Southside Honda in the Gabba yesterday and they said they still have not heard official word from Honda with what repairs are required and they will not be doing any (free) work unless you can present the letter from Honda Australia.

I'm not too worried about my car, it has gone this long with no problems and no one has been worried about their car about to explode until the recall was announced...suddenly every vehicle is a time bomb? I don't think so. From http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1001465 :

"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."

There are very specific conditions for the hose to even deteriorate, let alone crack. To cause a fire would mean a LOT of holes in the Swiss cheese would have to have lined up and I would be very surprised if this ever happened by accident to a properly maintained and driven Euro.

[ricerockets]

cheers for that chuboy, just signed up to hondaone

[chuboy]

No probs...once you sign up they will verify your details with the ones that they have on file for the VIN that you enter, so make sure that you know they know. If you haven't, they may try and contact you to verify but if you don't/can't take their call then they will not upgrade you to the more useful 'Gold Membership' and after that it becomes a hassle to get it. So better to be safe than sorry and just send the little card if you bought second hand, it is reply paid so you don't even need to scrimp and save for a stamp :p

[marquee]

Just gave my local honda dealer a call and they basically updated all my information over the phone.

Also I just booked mine in they have to order the part from Honda and said it would take 2-3 days to come in so im assuming its coming from Japan not normal for something made locally to take so long.

I booked mine in for early next week tried my luck to get a free rental car while its getting fixed and had no chance. They said it was about 3 hours work.

[akopulko]

Just registered on HondaONE. Hope they will process the details and will send the letter of notification about recall.
I went to local HOnda dealer in Frankston today and they confirmed that they are aware about recall and said it will take about 2 hrs to replace the part. Told me to come when I'll receive the letter.
Lucky I found that you can register via HondaONE for this in this topic or otherwise I'll be waiting for my letter forever as I bought used card 6 months ago. I was actually thining they will use VicRoads database for Accord Euro owners to send the notofication letters.

[marquee]

I doubt the would use the state RTA for their recall for two reasons.

Due to privacy and the cost to request the information, each state has a different database so the would have to jump through state laws to get the information needed, it isn't just the car they need they need your address and name as minimum

Also when everyone buys a car they register it so they have their own database which they can access for next to no cost. They also are aware that some owners have sold their cars and not been updated so they have sent letters too everyone to the best of their knowledge still has the car the ownus is own the car owner to update the information if sold so the duty of care has been fulfilled by them using there database to send it out. They want to save money a recall is a costly exercise and they know 45,000 cars will not show up its only people who have read and can be bothered taking it in.

[ricerockets]

No probs...once you sign up they will verify your details with the ones that they have on file for the VIN that you enter, so make sure that you know they know. If you haven't, they may try and contact you to verify but if you don't/can't take their call then they will not upgrade you to the more useful 'Gold Membership' and after that it becomes a hassle to get it. So better to be safe than sorry and just send the little card if you bought second hand, it is reply paid so you don't even need to scrimp and save for a stamp :p

yea, i wish i had the little card but since i bought mine from the auctions it didnt come with any books or spare keys :/

hopefully registering with hondaone will be sufficient

[marquee]

yea, i wish i had the little card but since i bought mine from the auctions it didnt come with any books or spare keys :/

hopefully registering with hondaone will be sufficient

Have you tried calling up your dealer I had no troubles getting a booking all they wanted was my vin name address and phone number and it was sorted in 10 minutes or so

[SpeedBird]

They want to save money a recall is a costly exercise and they know 45,000 cars will not show up its only people who have read and can be bothered taking it in.

Plus some cars have being crashed and written off. And some have found homes to third or more owners now.

[ricerockets]

Have you tried calling up your dealer I had no troubles getting a booking all they wanted was my vin name address and phone number and it was sorted in 10 minutes or so

yea i guess ill try that next but at the moment im more of a cbf mood lol, i guess ill address the problem when it comes lol

[marquee]

Do recalls have an expiry date?

[chuboy]

No, they don't. "A consumer who is in possession of a recalled product has rights under contract law to obtain a remedy from the supplier."

So long as Honda is still in business, they have to replace recalled parts.

[pudsp1]

oh that's great timing.........6 weeks after I replaced mine with an aftermarket hose. :(

[DR HONDA]

Phil.Is there anything we need to look for on the hose?cracks?It's going to be quite a wait to get it replaced as the recall applies to all CL9s!

Oil seapage especially around crimped sections. They wont just explode. Haven't seen many cases.

[rayd17]

Oil seapage especially around crimped sections. They wont just explode. Haven't seen many cases.

does this have any relation to the "squeeky steering wheel" mine does it "occasionally" and its annoying :( as the car has only travelled a mere 65000kms .... 06 model update

[SPQR]

I think it can potentially affect the power steering pump. The hose on mine was replaced a number of years ago due to leaking. Then earlier this year, I noticed squeeking noises from the power steering pump. I checked the fluid reservoir and found it almost empty so I took it in to the local dealer. They 'refurbished' the power steering pump and all seemed well. It even went back to the strange fluctuating assistance when steering. Late last week, the car was in at the dealer to investigate, amongst other things, a strange grrrrrrrr sound that happens when accelerating away from stand still. The dealer service staff reported that the noise came from the left front shock absorber that was leaking fluid and then they said, buy the way, your car now needs a new power steering pump. I reminded them that not long ago, I spent money on refurbising the pump at their suggestion but they just said; 'well now you need a new pump'. I think the hose leak can cause problems for the power steering pump.

[tron07]

I read this recall on today's newspaper as well.

I better go check the steering fuild level.

[Snowcone]

Honda could find you through the RTA if they wanted to.
I received a recall in the mail last year for a 1997 Ford Explorer that I bought at the auctions.
They had to replace the wiring for the cruise control because some cars had caught on fire.
I bought my CL9 as a repairable write-off so I have no books or cards for it, but it is registered and therefore it is in the system, so Honda should come to me.

[SPQR]

Honda could find you through the RTA if they wanted to.

Interesting. I thought this would be prevented by the Commonwealth Privacy Act. An ordinary citizen used to be able to go a registration authority to search the owner of a car after first having made all sorts of signed oath promises not to kill them. But then I thought that the Queen's Pleasure was taken away with the Commonwealth Privacy Act. Maybe big corporations get special deals to invade privacy; which Honda could probably get by claiming that Honda owners are their customer base.

The article I read in the local newspaper indicated that owners should contact Honda dealers. Presumably if they had not received a courtesy letter.

[ROBERT]

Has anyone received a recall notice yet? I haven't. When can we expect one to arrive?

[Snowcone]

Quote from the article

"Honda says it will advise owners of all affected vehicles by mail to contact an authorised Honda dealership to have the power steering feed hose replaced with an “improved component”."

The key words are that Honda will contact the owners by mail

[marquee]

Hey guys just took mine in to get the matter resolved. Even though the recall was announced last week honda didnt send the dealers any information untill monday. So it should be fairly soon to get a letter I couldnt wait for the letter so they just fixing it now for me.

[opilot87]

I went to Burswood Honda today to get my key coded and they advised me my car had an oustanding recall, that I should do ASAP! because my car might catch on fire, but they didn't want to scare me or anything. They wanted me to wait there and get it done! Sounds like the work to be done takes under an hour.

I only just updated my details on HondaONE, but haven't been approved as a Gold member yet. So not sure if I will get a notice on the mail. I'm hoping it will fix the tugging / variable assistance I get when taking long sweeping corners hard.

Ollie

[marquee]

Had my recall done yesterday and no noticable difference in the steering at all they also put the clips on my headlights from the recall ages ago.

[aaronng]

Nice find. Stickied!

[chuboy]

As they are only replacing a hose which is fully functional except under the specific conditions that cause deterioration, I see no reason why the recall will have any effect on the handling of the car...

Sorry to burst any bubbles! But you might as well expect better lap times from adding antifreeze to your radiator fluid...

[opilot87]

As they are only replacing a hose which is fully functional except under the specific conditions that cause deterioration, I see no reason why the recall will have any effect on the handling of the car...

Sorry to burst any bubbles! But you might as well expect better lap times from adding antifreeze to your radiator fluid...

Well its more that the feeling I get from the steering wheel doesn't appear to be normal. My understanding is that the hose isn't necessarily fully functional, as many here have reported leaking and from memory bent hoses. I'm not losing fluid, but given the problem, I'm thinking there is a chance my hose might be deformed or kinked which is affecting the flow of fluid and hence steering feel.

Likely completely wrong, but don't think its that far fetched as you suggest.

Ollie

[marquee]

Hey I had my power steering hose change from what it looks like to be a stainless steel pipe i think the workmanship that went in to it was so bad I now have the hose hanging over the engine cover and is bent in places. Just have a look at the workmanship before you pick it up because if it is free they still should do a top notch job i think i will take pictures tommorow

[Fredoops]

Gone mine replaced yesterday, steering feels MUCH lighter and direct.

What they've done is replaced the hose and the metal connector thingy,
AND they've added an extra layer of rubber housing cover on top (looks like bicycle tubes, so a tune inside a tube) so any leak will be directed OFF the engine.

BUT it looks.... ghetto.

[rayd17]

Gone mine replaced yesterday, steering feels MUCH lighter and direct.

What they've done is replaced the hose and the metal connector thingy,
AND they've added an extra layer of rubber housing cover on top (looks like bicycle tubes, so a tune inside a tube) so any leak will be directed OFF the engine.

Hey mate which dealer did you go to they sound good !!!!!!

BUT it looks.... ghetto.

Hey mate which dealer did you go to they sound good !!!!!

[marquee]

I'm so unhappy with the job i got done, they are using cable ties to hold down the outer tube it looks ugly and poorly done im thinking of asking for the old one back

[Fredoops]

Hey mate which dealer did you go to they sound good !!!!!

westpoint Honda, Brisbane

[asbedb]

woahhh lucky i saw this i was about to pay! ive got the exact same issue leaking oil and i just bought the damn car.

anyone know a good dealer in western Sydney to take it to?

[Dunky]

woahhh lucky i saw this i was about to pay! ive got the exact same issue leaking oil and i just bought the damn car.

anyone know a good dealer in western Sydney to take it to?

I'll be taking mine to Trivett Parramatta soon

[asbedb]

I took mine to trivett blacktown it was a good job and done in 3 hours or so.

[davib]

WOOPS.
posted in another post.
called peter warren at warrick
they will have it done on tuesday
anyone else going there then ??

any comments on peter warren ...

[davib]

sorry to be annoying
does anyone have any photos they can post up on a GOOd job that was done on the recall
so i can use that as reference ?

thanks !

[d_evilz]

did you guys call up to make a booking or did they send you all a letter?..

[Fredoops]

sorry to be annoying
does anyone have any photos they can post up on a GOOd job that was done on the recall
so i can use that as reference ?

thanks !

It just a new power steering hose, nothing special.

Except they add an extra layer of hose on top.

[jono_l]

WOOPS.
posted in another post.
called peter warren at warrick
they will have it done on tuesday
anyone else going there then ??

any comments on peter warren ...

Never had my car serviced there but I've dealt with them recently - Meng (one of the the service consultants) is a top bloke, and was very helpful to me. If it wasn't so out of the way for me, I would've taken my car to them for the recall.

I have mine booked in at Larke Hoskins Homebush tomorrow morning - I will report back. I called them on Monday - they reckoned that Honda hadn't yet sent out the letters to the owners.

[kural7]

i gave essondon honda in melbourne a call today. they said i have to wait for the letter? i don't wana wait for it i want my car fixed. can any1 post piks of what it looks like and some signs of what a bad hose causes?

[Fredoops]

i gave essondon honda in melbourne a call today. they said i have to wait for the letter? i don't wana wait for it i want my car fixed. can any1 post piks of what it looks like and some signs of what a bad hose causes?

You don't have to wait for letter, call another dealer and just say you want to book for the euro recall

[mrshibby]

I just rang Robert Lane Honda and told the service department about the article. He asked if I had my car serviced with a main dealer (which I do not) and he said that I wouldn't get a letter unless I did.

He just asked for my VIN number then went away to check to see if my model was affected which it was (2003 Euro).

I'm now booked in after easter to go in and get it replaced. He said it would take around 90mins and there's no charge.

Hope it helps :D

[jono_l]

Had mine done this morning by Larke Hoskins Homebush. Nothing really to report - as others have said, they replace the old power steering hose with a new one which has an extra rubber layer around it held on by zip ties. They also steam cleaned the engine bay afterwards (missed a few spots though!). It doesn't really look as neat as the original hose did, but hey, they're all gonna look like that once the recalls are done!

[davib]

did you guys call up to make a booking or did they send you all a letter?..

just give them a call with your VIN ready

[davib]

Never had my car serviced there but I've dealt with them recently - Meng (one of the the service consultants) is a top bloke, and was very helpful to me. If it wasn't so out of the way for me, I would've taken my car to them for the recall.

I have mine booked in at Larke Hoskins Homebush tomorrow morning - I will report back. I called them on Monday - they reckoned that Honda hadn't yet sent out the letters to the owners.

yes !
i thhought it was MANG hahaha, he is very nice,
seems like he knew what was going on .
ok im not so worried ..

he said to leave itin there all day =(

[jono_l]

yes !
i thhought it was MANG hahaha, he is very nice,
seems like he knew what was going on .
ok im not so worried ..

he said to leave itin there all day =(

Hope it all goes well mate! Larke Hoskins only needed the car for 3 hours, but to be honest they did a bit of a rush job cleaning up, as I'm still finding PS fluid all over the place (it was even on my windscreen wipers!). Guess you can't expect too much as dealerships apparently make very little money from doing recalls. (Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong - heard this from a family friend who used to work at a dealership).

[kural7]

seeing as they get hourly rates it's not so much the wokers persay ( hope that word fits this context) as to how many jobs they do? when i spoke with the mechanic he just boasted about how they charge 60+ an hour.

[marquee]

Just thought I would upload pics of the power steering pump install

In this picture I'm not a big fan of the rubber over the pipe IMO it looks cheap

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/marquee6943/IMAG0053.jpg

What car manufacture uses cable ties FTW

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/marquee6943/IMAG0054.jpg

Do you think i should complain about it or is that what everyones look likes

[Fredoops]

Just thought I would upload pics of the power steering pump install

In this picture I'm not a big fan of the rubber over the pipe IMO it looks cheap

What car manufacture uses cable ties FTW

Do you think i should complain about it or is that what everyones look likes

Mines exactly like that... Looks ghetto ay? Lol

The reason for that is so even if the pipe leaked again (which I suspect it will) the leak will be directed away from hot part of the engine so no fire...

[d_evilz]

just give them a call with your VIN ready

ah ok, thanks!

[marquee]

So honda is using cable ties... oh gosh next we will have nails to hold our bumpers in

[d_evilz]

alright, i just called up ringwood honda, booked on the 27th
: >

[3chiii]

hey guys,

does it make ur steering feel really rough not smooth??? this problem just started 3 days ago =/ so im not garranteed that its the power steering hose??

does anyone have an idea ???

thanks

[SPQR]

I'm trying to get the PS pump replaced out of warranty because most of the fluid leaked out and they rebuilt the pump earlier this year and a few weeks ago they told me the car needed a new pump anyway. Then the recall came out and so I've asked the question.

[Fredoops]

hey guys,

does it make ur steering feel really rough not smooth??? this problem just started 3 days ago =/ so im not garranteed that its the power steering hose??

does anyone have an idea ???

thanks

If you had the pipe replaced already then it sounds like your steering pump is about to shite itself. Sadly....

[seanneko]

How likely actually is it that the hose will start leaking?

It's such a massive inconvenience for me to take the car to the dealer to have it fixed... I'm tempted to just forget about it, and if it starts leaking in the future I'll get it fixed, otherwise I've saved a day of stuffing around with the dealer.

[Fredoops]

How likely actually is it that the hose will start leaking?

It's such a massive inconvenience for me to take the car to the dealer to have it fixed... I'm tempted to just forget about it, and if it starts leaking in the future I'll get it fixed, otherwise I've saved a day of stuffing around with the dealer. considering it's counts for the greatest portion of the "help me" threads on the euro forum... Very likely.

[ricsvtr]

Just thought I would upload pics of the power steering pump install

In this picture I'm not a big fan of the rubber over the pipe IMO it looks cheap

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/marquee6943/IMAG0053.jpg

What car manufacture uses cable ties FTW

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/marquee6943/IMAG0054.jpg

Do you think i should complain about it or is that what everyones look likes


I had mine done and it looks nothing like that! Just looks like the original hose

[Fredoops]

I had mine done and it looks nothing like that! Just looks like the original hose

Hmm.... It should have a 'sleeve' on top to prevent leak onto hot engine parts.....

[ricsvtr]

Hmm.... It should have a 'sleeve' on top to prevent leak onto hot engine parts.....

Mine doesnt even go over the top, looks exactly like the original.

[ricsvtr]

Mine doesnt even go over the top, looks exactly like the original.

Actually disregard my post, I was looking at the wrong hose!

[ton3z]

guys I just picked up an 04 Euro Lux off Larke Hoskins Homebush on Saturday, with a Vin Number that is on the recall list. Any chance they would have replaced the ps hose before I picked it up, or are they waiting for me to come in again forthis...

[aaronng]

guys I just picked up an 04 Euro Lux off Larke Hoskins Homebush on Saturday, with a Vin Number that is on the recall list. Any chance they would have replaced the ps hose before I picked it up, or are they waiting for me to come in again forthis...

Take a photo of the hose, post it up and we can try to identify it for you.

[TRaNz]

**sigh**
now to find a dealership service dept that i can get my car into without scRaping the front bar soo much...damm u low car...haha
so is it that , they just replace the hose? or do they also change the OS fluid and o-ring too?

[snYpz]

**sigh**
now to find a dealership service dept that i can get my car into without scRaping the front bar soo much...damm u low car...haha
so is it that , they just replace the hose? or do they also change the OS fluid and o-ring too?

LOl i was thinking the same thing for my car! haha

Checked the mechanic and he was quoted from Honda $450 for the hose!!
Now im trying to find a good dealership to take my car to in Sydney.

[andyn]

LOl i was thinking the same thing for my car! haha

Checked the mechanic and he was quoted from Honda $450 for the hose!!
Now im trying to find a good dealership to take my car to in Sydney.

rick damelian any good? i called them about the problem but they said i had to wait for some letter?

[aaronng]

rick damelian any good? i called them about the problem but they said i had to wait for some letter?

Rick Damelian are good. They are also one of the most expensive dealers, but at least they are good.

[snYpz]

rick damelian any good? i called them about the problem but they said i had to wait for some letter?

I just called Rick Damelian about 30 minutes ago, and all I needed to provide were contact details and VIN number.
I hadnt received the recall letter either.

[marquee]

Just wondering if any one that has it replaced has had a problem with their aircon. Since I got the hose replaced my aircon is not working it is blowing just outside air in as if i turned the aircon button off.

Would it more then likely be a coincidence and is it an expensive fix or can i just get it regassed.

As a result my windows fog up like crazy now unless the all the windows are down it is insane.

Any ideas?

[3chiii]

Finally got mine fixed including the clamps for the headlights...

ride feels SO much smoother then before !

HONDA U ARE THE BEST

[davib]

Finally got mine fixed including the clamps for the headlights...

ride feels SO much smoother then before !

HONDA U ARE THE BEST

i felt the same, but i think its just the mind
hhahaha
thety drove my car for 5km the scums

[kural7]

just open all your windows and turn the heater on as opposed to aircon. and for the demister to work its best its better you leave it to air coming from outside into the car.

[aaronng]

Just wondering if any one that has it replaced has had a problem with their aircon. Since I got the hose replaced my aircon is not working it is blowing just outside air in as if i turned the aircon button off.

Would it more then likely be a coincidence and is it an expensive fix or can i just get it regassed.

As a result my windows fog up like crazy now unless the all the windows are down it is insane.

Any ideas?
Contact the dealer to get it sorted out.

[d_evilz]

got the recall done,

agreed with davib about the driving 5km. lol

[traumatized]

Is it standard practice for them to steam clean the engine bay after the replacement? or was it a once off done only on jono_l euro?

[ANBUandy]

guys I just picked up an 04 Euro Lux off Larke Hoskins Homebush on Saturday, with a Vin Number that is on the recall list. Any chance they would have replaced the ps hose before I picked it up, or are they waiting for me to come in again forthis...

Is there a recall list we can look up or do a search on?

[chuboy]

All CL9s are affected so it is not necessary to do a check. If you are paranoid check your VIN and if the first 6 characters are 'JHMCL9' then your vehicle is affected by the recall.

[ANBUandy]

Just found out, best thing to do if you've bought the Accord Euro second hand, call up Honda Australia and let them know that you've bought the car off private or dealership, and they'll update your details on their database and they'll let you know you can just organise to goto a dealership to get the recall done without waiting on a letter.

[Fredoops]

Just found out, best thing to do if you've bought the Accord Euro second hand, call up Honda Australia and let them know that you've bought the car off private or dealership, and they'll update your details on their database and they'll let you know you can just organise to goto a dealership to get the recall done without waiting on a letter.

Arent you supposed to do that when you get the car anyway? so you update your HondaOne membership?

[SPQR]

Arent you supposed to do that when you get the car anyway? so you update your HondaOne membership?

Imo, I can't see how someone who has bought a second hand Honda would know that they had to update on HondaOne.

Even owners who bought brand new will fall off the Honda radar after the warranty expires. Honda assumes that you've since sold your car. I've had mine for almost seven years. I haven't received a letter about the recall and I don't expect one because Honda wouldn't even know or care that I still have the same car. Even though I get it serviced at a Honda dealer.

I remember that when I paid for the extended warranty, part of the deal was membership of HondaOne. That membership expired when the warranty expired and at the same time I stopped getting those silly one-dimensional Honda magazines and the roadside assistance I never used.

[akopulko]

Just booked my appointment with Travis Honda in Frankston for power steering hose replacement. I do not have a letter but I have given them VIN and they were OK with it. They also told me that I'l eligible for discounted service ( I'm due for 60K this month ) for just $140 and they will also give me a voucher for $150 for my next service. Sounds to good to be true, considering others quoted me about $400 for 60K service, but will see how it goes.

[Fredoops]

Anyone else car is pulling slightly to the left since the recall?

[chuboy]

Mine has always done that from time to time and I haven't had the recall done yet XD

It is intermittent so I suspect it may be that the car is sensitive to wind conditions and the gradient of the road rather than a steering problem... I had my tyres changed recently and was advised alignment was not an issue.

[Fredoops]

I had alignment do e twich and it's still happening lol.

[Psy]

Hey guys, last month my power steering hose began leaking and I noticed the recall on the TSX which I brought up when I called Honda.. which they said it doesn't apply to Australia.

I had to pay 600 dollars to get it replaced... do you think I could get a refund because of this?

Just called them and they said they'll contact Honda tomorrow morning and call me back to see if I will be refunded. Fingers crossed i do.

[Psy]

Honda just called me to confirm that if I got their letter in the mail confirming the recall. I brought up the fact that I paid for it a month ago when the car started to smoke and they said the refund should be possible... however, I still need to come and change the hose regardless of the fact that I changed it already :\. Talk about a waste of money... but oh, well. Booked in for 3 weeks time.

[dee-y]

Taking mine to westpoint Honda this week. Don't really know if I'll sense an improvement or not though. Might be just a placebo effect lol.

[andyn]

I just called Rick Damelian about 30 minutes ago, and all I needed to provide were contact details and VIN number.
I hadnt received the recall letter either.

thanks for that, maybe its cause i called them once i saw the news report on it... i had it done with them last week... the steering felt a little more 'weighty' and somehow... it was more centred (had a shitty wheel alignment on it before)

[ricerockets]

i got my letter last week, all i had to do is sign up with hondaone either that or they got my details through other means, still waiting on the dealer to give me a time to bring it in, service department said they are flat out

[TRaNz]

o00o0o, i got my recall letter today......spose that means im gonna have to do the recall..incase something bad happens ay.....sooo cbf raising the car...LOL....i cant get into any service points with this height....hahahaha...fuuuuu

[pudsp1]

I received the recall letter early this week, they must get the owners details from the transport department because I purchased the car privately 2 years ago and have not sent any change of ownership to honda and it hasn't been to honda for a service either. I rang honda today and booked it in telling them that the hose had already been replaced with a non-genuine part. Since fitting the non-genuine hose, the steering has made a whining/groaning noise so I was extremely happy when they said they would replace it anyway. I certainly am happy with the outcome and will from now on use only genuine parts.

[Fredoops]

I received the recall letter early this week, they must get the owners details from the transport department because I purchased the car privately 2 years ago and have not sent any change of ownership to honda and it hasn't been to honda for a service either. I rang honda today and booked it in telling them that the hose had already been replaced with a non-genuine part. Since fitting the non-genuine hose, the steering has made a whining/groaning noise so I was extremely happy when they said they would replace it anyway. I certainly am happy with the outcome and will from now on use only genuine parts.

Not everything on the Honda have to use genuine, it's just that particular hose is 'special' they put trickery in it so non OEM hose won't delievr the same pressure, hence the noise.

[pudsp1]

Not everything on the Honda have to use genuine, it's just that particular hose is 'special' they put trickery in it so non OEM hose won't delievr the same pressure, hence the noise.

I did speak to a guy who asked if they put a spring or coil in the hose when they made it. I don't know if this is what may cause it or not.

[gbang007]

just got mine done today. Only bought the car privately 3 weeks ago. just called up honda to update my details and then they told me to call a service centre and they will sort it all out. steering feels a touch heavier, or maybe its me just being paranoid.

[Euro76]

Yeah I just received a notice from Honda. I read the news about it beforehand and I was already aware that my Accord Euro was affected by this issue. Will book it to get fixed. Better be on the safe side! One question though, is this problem completely separate from squeaking noise when I turned my steering wheel?

[Fredoops]

Yeah I just received a notice from Honda. I read the news about it beforehand and I was already aware that my Accord Euro was affected by this issue. Will book it to get fixed. Better be on the safe side! One question though, is this problem completely separate from squeaking noise when I turned my steering wheel?
It gets rid of the 'whinning' noise due to leaking hose.
squeaking is a different problem methinks.

[BOSSCL9]

Booked mine in to be replaced :)

[ricerockets]

oh man dont say that tranz, i also ceebz raising the car

ill just bring it in and if i cant make it in ill just leave it till it actually becomes a problem lol

[peterdep]

are the power steering hose replacements done for free?

[chuboy]

Yes, they are free of charge.

[benji84]

The power steering hose in question failed on my 03 Euro on Monday, leaking fluid onto the exhaust manifold, which caused smoke to spew out of the bonnet. Luckily i got the recall letter today just before i was about to pay to have it fixed.

[audiboi]

I recently bought a '06 Euro Lux. How do I know if the Steering Hose was replaced on mine? Who can I call to find out?

[chuboy]

It probably hasn't been replaced, most of us are only getting letters from Honda now. But there are pics a few pages back of the completed replacement so you can compare with what yours looks like.

If you have logbooks I'd hazard a guess the replacement will be in there too.

I'm getting my replacement done in two weeks, that's the soonest I could get in =/

[Dunky]

Ive just taken my car to Trivett Honda in Parramatta. Fixed it before I got the letter from Honda. They seem very helpful but don't know what they did though. After getting the car back, the steering is harder than before, I dont like it. Guess its all about safety in the end

[Vavoom]

I got my hose replaced back in August of 2010. When I got this letter a few days ago I was spewing but then called up the Honda Customer Relations department and talked to a nice man who assured me that the dealership would refund me the cost of the part and book me in to replace the hose (again). Hopefully they refund he labour too but the hose itself was already $400 so I'll be happy to get that back anyway.

[sk3103]

Will this fix my squeaky steering???

[peterdep]

hey guys, i bought my euro on the 26th, just then i just registered with hondaone, is this all i have to do? when will i receive the letter or what do i have to do next to get the replacement?

[Fredoops]

NO.Need.to.wait.for.the.letter. Just call the dealer with your vin

[peterdep]

Approximately how long does it take to get the problem fixed at a service center?

[Lazarus]

hey guys, i bought my euro on the 26th, just then i just registered with hondaone, is this all i have to do? when will i receive the letter or what do i have to do next to get the replacement?

I bought my 05 euro in mid April, and noticed that they already changed it pre-sale.
So maybe they changed yours already =]

[chuboy]

Approximately how long does it take to get the problem fixed at a service center?

I gave them my car at 2:10pm and they rang me at 4:20 to tell me it was done.

The only thing different about the car that I could feel was that the technician had moved my seat out of its perfect sweet spot :( Not that I was expecting a new hose to suddenly improve handling =/

[sk3103]

Just got mine done from Hornsby Honda today. Can't feel any difference! My steering is still squeaky especially when parking, etc.

Any idea how to fix?

[SPQR]

My Euro is done. They also replaced the PS pump at half price because the hose had leaked and lack of fluid damaged the PS pump. Still squeeky and uneven assistance though.

[power_of_dreams]

Earliest I could get in is 2 months (wtf?).
Anybody else got their PS fluid changed in the process? Was that added cost (out of your pocket) or covered?

[andyn]

hey, i asked them to flush my power steering fluid as well... added another 80 including fluid... =/

[power_of_dreams]

hey, i asked them to flush my power steering fluid as well... added another 80 including fluid... =/

lol, they wanted 130

[KHCCHEN]

Just did mine today, everything is all good.
But they didn't wash my car this time, haha! probably too busy, I saw a lot Euro coming in and out.

[rayd17]

indeed. i didnt find any difference with my recall. slightly quieter but then again think we are all biased here on ozhonda:P we love the hondas too much !

[lukeskies]

Done mine yesterday, cant feel anything different haha, took them only 2 hours to fix

[euro1603]

getting my car done today, yeah dealer wanted to charge me for power steering fluid.. its not a flush its just a top up due to the fluid lost during the change.. anyone getting charged for this is BS.. seriously they should be wearing the cost for this.. but i didn't want to argue and just said to leave it as i will be due for my 60k service soon anyway. seriously its ridiculous they are charging like $80 for steering wheel fluid..

[KHCCHEN]

This is absolutely BS........you might want to call up Honda Australia and address this problem....see what they come back with.

[Fredoops]

getting my car done today, yeah dealer wanted to charge me for power steering fluid.. its not a flush its just a top up due to the fluid lost during the change.. anyone getting charged for this is BS.. seriously they should be wearing the cost for this.. but i didn't want to argue and just said to leave it as i will be due for my 60k service soon anyway. seriously its ridiculous they are charging like $80 for steering wheel fluid..


Nah ah. A bottle of ps fluid is only 17 dollars, and you'll use less than a bottle. You shouldntve paid it.

[hacker_82]

how much did you guy pay for the normal car service / 60k service? they told me that $450++

[euro1603]

yeah i didn't ask for the top up.. i ain't paying 1 cent for a recall fix.. why should i pay for it.. anyway checking the power steering fluid level after the fix they fill it up anyway.. so yeah.. everyone.. don't let them rip you off.. just insist on no top ups.. they will end up doing it anyway..

[euro1603]

yeah they quoted my 450 plus for 60k service..

[Psy]

Just want to report that I got my refund that I paid to get my power steering hose replaced before the recall.

no worries and no problems.

[civicVI]

call one of the dealer today try to make appointment for the replacement but the earlier available day will be 2 months after

[civicVI]

anyone know do they have deadline to do that replacement??

[Fredoops]

No deadline but it recommended you report to Honda ASAP

[power_of_dreams]

they are trying to get me to change the fluid whilst I am at it, but will not cover the costs.

I've done 65k, to my knowledge I have yet to change the fluid, but why would I change it now assuming it's part of the recommended service items.

[peterdep]

call one of the dealer today try to make appointment for the replacement but the earlier available day will be 2 months after

try yarra honda, located on hoddle street, abbotsford. i called them and they booked in an appointment the following week. ive booked three appointments with them, but had to cancel the first two cos i was busy. and they were all within the following week.

[power_of_dreams]

they are trying to get me to change the fluid whilst I am at it, but will not cover the costs.

I've done 65k, to my knowledge I have yet to change the fluid, but why would I change it now assuming it's part of the recommended service items.

anybody?

if you changed fluid how much did they charge and what servo?

cheers

[nhia84]

Had mine done today so just thought I'd share my experience with you folks. Had mine done at Westside Honda(Hoppers Crossing Vic). Was done in 1.5 hour. The team there were great and really helpful. Didnt have to pay anything additional. If you live out on the western side of Melbourne I'd highly recommend taking yours to them though they are quite busy and you may not get an appointment for a month.

[djpro1]

Getting my pipe changed at Honda Trivett in Parramatta right now :)

[brebbles]

Hi guys,

I'm getting my power steering hose replaced at a Honda dealer right now - and as I was due for minor service (I had the 80K major service done just 6 months/5K ago), I decided to get that done while it was in there.

They've just called and said that while they will change the hose for free (they said it was normally $1000, a bit more than I've seen in previous posts here?!?), they need to drain and replace the power steering fluid as it has become dis-coloured, and quoted me $140 for this as it was not covered by the recall, which at the time I agreed to.

Does this sound right - given that I had a major service only 5K ago? Is it possible the dis-colouration is due to a faulty hose??

On top of this I was told that I should get new wipers ($65 - I've heard other people get wipers replaced for free) and a fuel injection cleaning ($115)

Does it sound liked I'm being fleeced?? Should any of these have been covered under the recent major service?

The dealer I went to has been rated highly here so I'd be disappointed if they are taking advantage of me.

[chuboy]

Strangely I had a similar issue. The recall was done by Southside Honda with no further comment, however less than 5000kms or so later I took the car in for a 90K service and I was told that the power steering fluid was 'burnt and discoloured'. I had already requested a heap of extra work and these mechanics are pretty honest so I don't think they were trying to scam extra money out of me... in fact they called me mid-service to recommend changing it ASAP. Although, the flush and replace was only $65 for me, using genuine fluids too...

It seems odd that Southside Honda wouldn't have tried to upsell me the new fluid since they did the recall for free and even odder that after the hose change the fluid has suddenly become completely wrecked. The mechanic said the only way it could have happened would have been over a long period of time (Southside should have noticed too) or if the fluid was running low, which he said was unlikely given that he could find no leaks.

Unless the new hose contains contaminants from the manufacturing process that are ruining the power steering fluid. The plot thickens... /speculation

[Tekkenforce]

had mine done 2 weeks ago at Peter Warren Warrick farm, great service. they told me i must change the ps fluid though i argued saying that its the original hose that affected the ps fluid so they changed the PS fluid at no extra cost.

[richard_k]

had mine done and they must've drained the fluid cause i started noticing a whining noise a couple of days later. found out it was the power steering pump being damaged. pricks!
do i have a case against them? this is peter roberts honda toowoomba

[power_of_dreams]

Had mine done today so just thought I'd share my experience with you folks. Had mine done at Westside Honda(Hoppers Crossing Vic). Was done in 1.5 hour. The team there were great and really helpful. Didnt have to pay anything additional. If you live out on the western side of Melbourne I'd highly recommend taking yours to them though they are quite busy and you may not get an appointment for a month.

so you got fluid change for free?


had mine done 2 weeks ago at Peter Warren Warrick farm, great service. they told me i must change the ps fluid though i argued saying that its the original hose that affected the ps fluid so they changed the PS fluid at no extra cost.

good point. surely the hose is related to the PS fluid.

[jono_l]

For me, I did not pay anything extra during the PS hose recall with Larke Hoskins Homebush. They did not flush the fluid for me (nor did they suggest that I should do so), so all they did was top up any fluid that was lost during the hose change.

[power_of_dreams]

For me, I did not pay anything extra during the PS hose recall with Larke Hoskins Homebush. They did not flush the fluid for me (nor did they suggest that I should do so), so all they did was top up any fluid that was lost during the hose change.

Fair enough, this was my initial thought as well.
Why do we need to change it now, and not when it is due to be changed "by the book"?

[roony]

Just got my 110k service done, had the PS hose replaced. They didnt ask me for any thing about the fluid, I checked the levels and it was more than full. Courtney and Patterson VIC

[power_of_dreams]

Just got my 110k service done, had the PS hose replaced. They didnt ask me for any thing about the fluid, I checked the levels and it was more than full. Courtney and Patterson VIC

they are the ones that asked me to change the fluid and they were going to charge $127.5

[roony]

they are the ones that asked me to change the fluid and they were going to charge $127.5

:\. maybe it depends on the person you deal with? were you just going in to get that done? cause maybethey want to earn something off you while your there. Perhaps you could first ask if everyone is being charged that who come in, if they say yes then you could mention about me I guess, that I got it done and they didnt charge anything.

[power_of_dreams]

:\. maybe it depends on the person you deal with? were you just going in to get that done? cause maybethey want to earn something off you while your there. Perhaps you could first ask if everyone is being charged that who come in, if they say yes then you could mention about me I guess, that I got it done and they didnt charge anything.

Was it full with NEW fluid though?
I was just going to get that done, maybe they waived the fluid cost for you since you were getting service (if indeed they did change the fluid for you).

I'm not going there anymore, for the recall they don't have spots for ages.

[jono_l]

Was it full with NEW fluid though?

My guess is that they would've topped up the reservoir with new fluid, as some fluid will definitely be loss during the hose change. This was the case for me - they topped up the reservoir but did not drain out the old fluid, as the PS fluid is still looking dirty as sh*t.

Even if you refused to pay extra for them to flush the entire system, they'd still have to top up the PS reservoir. So if you don't want the PS fluid changed, simply tell them "no" when they ask you for the extra $127 or so!

Personally, given that genuine PS fluid is $18ish per litre (RRP I believe), and you'd only need 2 bottles max (needs 1.1L for a full system disassembly according to the service manual, so you may get away with less), I'd be inclined to change out the fluid yourself if it makes you feel better! There's a DIY here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?15335-DIY-power-steering-fluid-change-%28EG-EK-DC2%29) for the EG/EK/DC2, but the same instructions apply to the CL9. The return hose is the smaller hose higher up on the reservoir, and the service manual actually suggests slipping in a smaller hose inside it so that you can drain the fluid outside the car.

[roony]

Was it full with NEW fluid though?
I was just going to get that done, maybe they waived the fluid cost for you since you were getting service (if indeed they did change the fluid for you).

I'm not going there anymore, for the recall they don't have spots for ages.

Im sure it wasnt new, as said above they probably topped it up. For me the booking time for the service was 2 weeks. I guess then cannot be bothered to book in people only for the recall.

[TRaNz]

Ha, just got my 2nd notification for the hose recall.....LOL, i should really get round to raising my car and going in to get it done....

[franky]

Just done it yesterday, pretty quick!
easier to make a booking at artarmon ones,
i ring them on monday and get it done on the next day
their number is 9431 2322

[franky]

only takes 2 hours to get it done,
why not?!

[Fredoops]

Jesus go easy on the double posts mate. If you had paid attention to Tranz's pot you would've noticed he's from MELBOURNE...

[aaronng]

Still haven't received any letter from Honda.

[Newgas]

So I ring up my local dealer, Eastern Honda, to get the recall done on my 05 Euro.

Would you like to get it serviced? "No thanks, just the recall repair"

Just to let you know that there is a 99.99% chance that your power steering fluid will require changing and that is not included in the recall service and will cost you $140.

To me this is not correct. It sounds like a bit of income recovery.

Rang Honda Customer Relations to query this and apparently they have no control on what the service centres do and suggested I ring others.

Still need to wait a week, so I might as well ring around. Anyone else experience this?

[Snowcone]

No way will I be paying for any fluid that they lose during the hose replacement.
It is impossible to change the hose without losing any fluid and both the Dealer and Honda know this and will have budgeted this into their costings of the recall.
Don't let any dealer pull the wool over your eyes with this one.
Check the level yourself before you give them the car to be sure it is full to start with.
It is up to them whether they capture the old fluid and reuse it or replace it with new fluid, but it is not your cost either way and you can threaten to take further action with your State's statutary body over the matter.

[Newgas]

Yes totally agree with you Snowcone.

I gave my next closest Honda service (Courtney & Patterson) a call and they definitely said there is no charge involved, even for fluid.

[HuyT]

I bought a second hand car a few months back, how do i know if the hose has been replaced by the this recall?

[Fredoops]

I bought a second hand car a few months back, how do i know if the hose has been replaced by the this recall?

Look at the ps hose, does it have a rubber sleeve and cable ties? Or just the hose itself, failing that, call hoda with your vin number

[traumatized]

For a visual picture refer to page 5 of this thread and look for post #67, you will notice the sleeve is held in place by cable ties.

[HuyT]

yay thanks, looks the same as post #67. so does that mean the rubber sleeve was added on only? not along with a new hose?

[Fredoops]

yay thanks, looks the same as post #67. so does that mean the rubber sleeve was added on only? not along with a new hose?

If they dis the sleeve then they did the hose... I hope

[traumatized]

yay thanks, looks the same as post #67. so does that mean the rubber sleeve was added on only? not along with a new hose?

They should have replaced the hose also, as the recall was done recently you generally will be able to tell where the metal connector is bolted to the power steering pump. That metal connector will be a lot shiner than the power steering pump. Also refer to post #67 you can see it in the picture.

[max9907.0422]

also there will be a sticker with 5HH in between RHF door and body,that means p/s hose been done.
like thishttp://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h290/tenza18/14092011565.jpg

[Nairda]

I hope it stops the squeaky steering wheel might get them to check that since it's a part of steering components ... What happened to quality ?

I got mine fixed and it definately removed the squeaky steering wheel

[TRaNz]

well i finally booked in for this Friday.....def have to raise the car like high as....they said it was going on the hoist but they're just replacing the hose? oh and the want my car for the full day....LOL
Spose its better to get it over and done with....hahaha

[DEIFIC]

well i finally booked in for this Friday.....def have to raise the car like high as....they said it was going on the hoist but they're just replacing the hose? oh and the want my car for the full day....LOL
Spose its better to get it over and done with....hahaha

full day?? damn i only had to wait a couple of hours..must be busy

[TRaNz]

yeah full day, but im sure they were done with it early....LOL.

Job was done fine and they topped up the PS fluid.
Only bad thing that i wasnt happy with, was that they washed my car.....swirls galore.... =[

heres 2 pics of the new hose with the extra outer tube for extra protection as im told. hahaha....cable tie sesh too.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7562/img2402rs.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9356/img2400rs.jpg

[Fredoops]

Cable tie... Lol OEM ghetto ftw.

[Snowcone]

Damn, the recall papers have been on my desk for about 6 months and I have ignored them.
The hose just blew this weekend making a decent mess at the back of ther engine and smoking up the exhaust.
Booked in on wednesday now for the repair.

[chuboy]

How many k's on your car snowcone? And what is your driving style? Just out of interest - I didn't realise this problem had actually affected anyone.

[aaronng]

How many k's on your car snowcone? And what is your driving style? Just out of interest - I didn't realise this problem had actually affected anyone.

Any CL9 Euro that is driven daily should have this recall done. It is one of those that will eventually happen. It may not happen now if you don't drive often but in the long run when you hit that magic temperature cycle and the tube is fatigued beyond the point of failure, it blows. Just like what happened to Snowcone.

[chuboy]

I've had mine done already, I was just interested as I didn't know of anyone whose hose had actually failed.

[Snowcone]

How many k's on your car snowcone? And what is your driving style? Just out of interest - I didn't realise this problem had actually affected anyone.

The missus mainly drives it but I think it has just clocked up 100,000
Interestingly the dealer didn't have the hose in stock hence having to wait a couple of days for the repair.
Should be back on the road tomorrow.
I was slack and just thought it was a random thing that wasn't going to really happen and Honda were just covering their arse, but it let go at what looks like a join or fitting on top of the valve cover and the oil has nowhere else to go except down the back of the motor onto the exhaust

[Snowcone]

Car is done and very happy with the service from Macquarie Honda at Gateshead (Newcastle)
They texted me to confirm the booking and then texted me to say the car was done
They cleaned the entire engine bay and the engine looks like new again

[ckit1477]

Steering pump moaning disturbance started over a season ago, perhaps even when the car was still in manufacturer's guarantee last season. Over the last few weeks the disturbance has been occasionally more powerful, and the steering becomes slow especially at low rates of speed.



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Edelmann Power Steering Hose (http://www.racepages.com/parts/power_steering_hose.html)
Beck Arnley Power Steering Hose

[HunterZero]

Just had mine done a few days ago, took a couple of hours and the mod was done, it now looks exactly the same as TRaNz, cable ties and all.

Gave them special instructions NOT to wash my car... ;)

- HZ

[ckit1477]

Damn straight it slow to get here, Honda recalled the TSX over in USA nearly 18 months ago.

Honda has put out a recognition of around 167,000 Acura TSX sedans to fix a energy guiding line and o-ring gasket which could decline ahead of time. Earlier technology (2004-2008) versions are affected by the issue, which requires the line breaking due to high under hood heat creating the energy guiding substance dripping, getting in touch with the fatigue elements and possibly creating fumes or a fire.

just a review of the recalls before of the Acura Parts (http://www.racepages.com/oem/acura.html)..

[seanneko]

I got a third letter from Honda (registered post this time) saying that it's the final time they will be contacting me about the recall. So, I've finally decided to book it in. The dealer told me that I've also got an outstanding headlight recall that they'll do at the same time, not bad service for an 8 year old car.

[civicVI]

I got a third letter from Honda (registered post this time) saying that it's the final time they will be contacting me about the recall. So, I've finally decided to book it in. The dealer told me that I've also got an outstanding headlight recall that they'll do at the same time, not bad service for an 8 year old car.

may i ask when is the headlight recall?
becasue my headlight have problem

[5tH SiN]

I've called Honda about my recall as I've just purchased a Lux euro 3 months ago. They told me that it's been done by the previous owner. However i cant shake the feeling that somethings up with my car. When the car's Idleing, if i turn the steering wheel a little, i can hear a very low tractor sound coming from the motor (excuse my noobness). And lately when i've been getting out of the car, there's a bit of a bad smell coming from underneath the driver side? Any ideas what these symptoms could be?

[someon3]

Just booked in my power steering hose to be done with Honda dealer at Warwick farm, spoke to a man name Mick and he seems very helpful. He even mention that there's a head light clip service that would be done in the same day too.

[SajadEG]

I've called Honda about my recall as I've just purchased a Lux euro 3 months ago. They told me that it's been done by the previous owner. However i cant shake the feeling that somethings up with my car. When the car's Idleing, if i turn the steering wheel a little, i can hear a very low tractor sound coming from the motor (excuse my noobness). And lately when i've been getting out of the car, there's a bit of a bad smell coming from underneath the driver side? Any ideas what these symptoms could be?

This is exactly what's happening with mine, 05 Lux.

I noticed some smoke aswell as the smell. It's the power steering hose (i think) that goes over the engine, it's leaking fluid onto the exhaust which smokes it up. The leak is visible.

I'll have to call Honda and ask them if mine is available for recall, otherwise i'll get my mechanic to have a look.

[Striker]

How do you check if the power steering hose has been done?
I am looking to buy a car and was unsure if it has been done or not and it doesn't appear in the service manual..
Are there also any other recalls I should be aware of or would I be best off calling my local honda dealer?
It is a 2004 Honda Accord Euro Luxury ..VIN Starts with JHMCL96804C2

[roony]

There should be an extra outer tube for protection. Originally didnt have it. Just see the previous page, you will understand.

[SPQR]

I was slack and just thought it was a random thing that wasn't going to really happen and Honda were just covering their arse...

Recalls are issued for safety reasons in Australia. The system relies on owners to have them done to their cars. Think of the poor sod who is looking to buy one second hand and not knowing if all recalls have been done.

[Jastone]

Is there an easy way to determine if my recently purchased 2006 Accord Euro (Luxury) has had this done? If not, i'm not sure where I can get it done as the nearest Honda dealer a good few hours away. Is it critical that I get this done? Cheers.

[someon3]

If you actually just call your local honda service center and ask to have the car done under recall. They'll ask for your VIN# and that's how they know if yours has been done or not.

[yahopjh]

I probably did mine 2010 and I paid around 500 bucks and I sold a car .... Can't I get refund ??

[cl9_luxury]

I probably did mine 2010 and I paid around 500 bucks and I sold a car .... Can't I get refund ??

I don't think they will give you a refund for getting it done somewhere else. The recall is a cost that they take into consideration by doing the work themselves.

[trenticl]

hey all, I only bought my 04 lux a couple of years ago, and I'm not sure if this recall was ever actioned on my car, is there any way to check? and if it hasn't been done would I still be able to get it done?