Personal Injury Law

Acura Recalling 167,000 TSX Models for Fire Hazard

By Hurley, McKenna & Murtz

Christopher Jenson reports, ?Honda is recalling about 167,000 of its 2004?8 Acura TSX models because of a fire hazard.? (NY Times, 4/29). This is the third recall of an Acura model for a similar problem, now affecting almost 500,000 vehicles.

Honda said the fire hazard stems from ?prolonged under-hood temperatures,? which may cause a crack in a house to the power steering, which would leak fluid and potentially create a fire hazard. The first report, according to Honda, of such a fire was last September, which prompted further investigation leading to a series of recalls.

As a products liability lawyer, I encourage all Acura drivers to monitor the recalls and ensure their vehicles are not affected.

Full post as published by Illinois Car and Truck Accident Lawyer Blog on May 03, 2010 (boomark / email).