It seems National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has gripped all the Japanese manufacturers in USA, we have informed you about Toyota recalling their products and it did not happen just once. Toyota has been in news since the start of the year,  And the Japanese manufacturers continue to be in trouble.

And now its Honda on the grip, 2004-2008 model of Honda Accura TSX have been recalled over a problem in steering. The power steering hose can deteriorate prematurely and oil might leak onto the hot exhaust pipe, this could cause a burning smell and smoke, or in a worst case scenario even a fire. “Affected TSX vehicles are 2004-2008 models sold in the US with the 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine,”  said, a company statement, adding that the repair “involves installing a new power steering hose, o-ring gasket and fluid”.

Though this is not the first time Honda is recalling this year but Honda has not been in news as much as Toyota. Earlier in January 2010 – Honda Motor Co. recalled 646,000 of its Fit/Jazz and City automobiles globally over a faulty window switch, after a child died when fire broke out in a car last year. Then in February 2010, Honda said it would recall another 438,000 cars globally to replace an airbag deflator that could rupture. The expanded recall was concentrated in the United States and now its calling 167,255 Acura TSX sedans.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website states that high temperatures under the hood may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering oil. No accidents or injuries have been reported so far, and Honda is expecting the recall to begin later this month. The hose will be replaced and sealed by Honda dealers free of charge.