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

**SpeedBird** · 30-03-2011 12:27 AM

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/mell...2578620002376D

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** · 30-03-2011 08:23 AM

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

Ps: admin please sticky this!

**Type R Positive** · 30-03-2011 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Fredoops

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

Ps: admin please sticky this!

Refund FTW!

**Simonnn** · 30-03-2011 09:23 AM

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

**Fredoops** · 30-03-2011 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Simonnn

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.

**white_ep3_civic** · 30-03-2011 04:26 PM

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

**shmivic** · 30-03-2011 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic

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.

**ckit1477** · 10-12-2011 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by shmivic

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..

**rayd17** · 30-03-2011 05:44 PM

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 ?

**Nairda** · 15-09-2011 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by 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 ?

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

**lor012** · 30-03-2011 06:25 PM

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...

**chuboy** · 31-03-2011 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by 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...

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/in...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.