Honda Legend Recall R/2008/057: Loss Of Power Steering Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jun 2008
- Launched
- 249
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/057
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Legend vehicles. Due to heat deterioration of the rubber the power steering feed hose may leak. The dealer will replace the subject hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to heat deterioration of the rubber the power steering feed hose may leak. If ignored loss of power assistance will ensue with the chance that hydraulic oil may leak onto the catalytic converter resulting in the generation of smoke and the potential of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID Defect: It has been identified that due to heat deterioration of the rubber the power steering feed hose may leak. If ignored loss of power assistance will ensue with the chance that hydraulic oil may leak onto the catalytic converter resulting in the generation of smoke and the potential of fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the generation of smoke and the potential of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject hose.
Are You Affected?
Legend may be included. Honda estimates 249 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2008/057. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Accord, Civic, CR-V, Jazz and 1 moreAirbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2017/017 | |
| LegendPassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/126 | |
| Civic, CR-V, Fr-V, Jazz and 1 moreDrivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed | Urgent | R/2016/045 | |
| LegendBrake master cylinder may fail | Urgent | R/2010/200 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2008/059 on 16 Apr 2008, for handbrake may release. The one launched after it was R/2008/124 on 17 Sep 2008, for excessive travel of parking brake lever. parking brake performance affected. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/057, launched 20 June 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.