Power steering hose failure due to heat
Defect Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 acura tl and model year 2003-2007 accord v6 vehicles. in may 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 acura tl vehicles. in september 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 accord v6 vehicles. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
Safety Consequence
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. the original recall began in june 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the september 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on october 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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FAQ: Recall 12V222000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V222000?
NHTSA recall 12V222000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on May 17, 2012. It addresses: Power steering hose failure due to heat. The recall affects approximately 625,762 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V222000 or the manufacturer campaign number S39, S59, S60. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.