Vehicle recall 10V174000 · April 29, 2010

2004-2008 Acura TSX

Prolonged high under hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering oil.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 Acura tsx passenger vehicles manufactured between September 25, 2002 and February 13, 2008. Prolonged high under hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering oil.
Consequence: Oil leaking onto a hot exhaust pipe will generate smoke and a burning smell, and could potentially result in an under hood fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began may 28, 2010. Owners may contact Acura client services at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes: Honda's recall campaign number is R35.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V174000
Reported to NHTSA: April 29, 2010
Filed by: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer campaign: R35
Owner notification: May 28, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 167,255
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Recall 10V174000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Acura TSX (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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