Honda recalls nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in US

Honda says it's recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the U.S. to fix a problem with power steering hoses.

The hoses can deteriorate over time and leak fluid. That can cause the cars to lose power steering or even cause a fire.

The sedans are from the 2007 and 2008 model years. Honda says there have been no reported crashes, injuries or fires related to the problem.

Honda Motor Co. recalled 273,000 TLs in in 2008 for a similar problem. They were from the 2004 through 2008 model years.

Owners will get letters in mid-June telling them to take their cars to an Acura dealer.

Squeaking master cylinder

Bulletin BPI 12-02

Subject: Squeaking master cylinder

Vehicle Involved: 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X

Condition: Some owners may complain of a squeaking noise when applying or releasing the brake pedal.

Repair Procedure: According to Saab the problem is contaminated brake fluid. The contaminated fluid may swell the master cylinders piston seals. To diagnose have and assistant raise the hood and place ear near the brake master cylinder.  Apply and release the brake pedal slowly and listen for the squeak.  If present, flush the complete brake system and refill with fresh DOT3 brake fluid. Apply the brake pedal numerous times slowly while listening for a squeak. If the squeak is still present replace the brake master cylinder.

Steering Wheel Shimmy at low speeds Hyundai Santa Fe

Bulletin RCB 12-02

Subject: Steering Wheel Shimmy at low speeds

Vehicle Involved: 2001- 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles

Condition: Low and uneven tire pressure will cause vehicle to battle with Rack and Pinion centering, causing steering wheel to shimmy at lower speeds.

Repair Procedure: Properly inflate tires to manufacture specification. Two common methods are referring to door jam sticker or follow tire manufacturer specification on tire.

Tire Inflation Pressure

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Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles creaking sounds

Subject: On OE factory equipped rear trailing arms you may experience: creaking sounds, change in ride height, or start to notice a difference in vehicle handling. May fracture while driving.

Vehicle Involved: 2001- 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles

Condition: During the winter months in the Snow Belt states, large quantities of salt are used to De-ice roads. Road salt may cause internal corrosion of the rear trailing arms.

Repair Procedure: Dealers will inspect the rear trailing arms for internal corrosion damage. The dealership will determine if trailing arms will be replaced. Trailing arms that do not need replacement will have drain hole added and be treated with a rust proofing coating.



Power Steering Pulley on 1990 Buick Century

has 3.3L engine. other day it wouldnt start and find out that it wasnt firing. the crankshaft sensor went out.
we replaced it and it started running. later the belt busted and we noticed it broke the crankshaft sensor.
we replaced it and belt broke again. we noticed the power steering pulley was bent. called autozone and
a few salvage places and none of them carry the pulley for the power steering. they carry one for a 91 and some say
its interchangeable with the 90 and some say they arent. how can I remove the power steering pump pulley or can it be removed?
will a 91 pulley off of a 3.3L engine work on a 90 with same engine? where can i find one online at if nobody carries them?
(buying a whole power steering pump wont even give you a pulley)