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CHICAGO: Honda's luxury brand Acura will recall nearly 53,000 vehicles in the United States to fix a problem with the power steering, the Japanese automaker said Thursday.
"Over time, the power steering hose may deteriorate and develop a fluid leak," Honda said in a statement.
"Leaking power steering fluid could lead to loss of power steering assistance or, if it leaks onto a catalytic converter it may result in smoke, or in the worst case, fire."
No crashes, injuries or fires have been reported as a result of the defect, Honda said.
The recall affects Acura's TL sedan with model years 2007-2008.