My Acura TL is a type S. they have a recall for the high pressure power steering hose on the TL but not the type S. my high pressure power steering hose is leaking in the same place as all the other Tls (verified by numerous Acura forums). It is leaking directly on the exhaust on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Smoke can be smelled at all speeds while driving. This is definitely a fire hazard. I am a mechanical engineer and an ase certified auto mechanic. I purchased a replacement out of pocket after the dealer denied coverage and repaired it. The replacement hose came with heat shield wrap around the exact place mine is leaking. The recalled hose was due to heat deterioration. My original hose had no heat wrap. If the TL-S is not subject to the recall, why would it need this upgrade?

- Helena, AL, USA

For the last 1.5 years, my wife and I have been complaining to the Acura dealership in riverside, California about the hard steering on her 2008 Acura TL. The hard steering has already caused daily pain and muscle strain on my wife's shoulder. Our complaints have gone to deaf ears. They checked and always said that "the car is fine, the car is fine." I believe the car is not fine or safe because we presently experience the problem. Isn't there a recall with regards to this steering problem on 2008 Acura TL.

- Riverside, CA, USA