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

[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...

[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/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.