Honda issues recall of Accords

Honda is recalling 600,000 Accord midsize cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a defective power steering hose that can leak fluid and cause a fire.

The recall affects Accords with V-6 engines from the 2003 through 2007 model years.

27,000 of those vehicles were sold in Canada.

The company is adding the Accords to a May recall of the Acura TL midsize luxury car.

Honda has a report of one fire but no injuries or crashes.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. says the Accord’s power steering hose can deteriorate with prolonged exposure to engine heat.

The agency says the hoses can crack and leak, possibly causing a fire or loss of power-assisted steering.

Honda will replace the hoses for free, but it won’t have the parts available until early next year.

Any owner who suspects a leak should take their car to a dealer.

The Accord is ranked 56th among new vehicles registered in Canada through August of this year.