Honda recalls 600,000 Accord midsize cars

10/2/2012

DETROIT — Honda Motor Co. is recalling 600,000 Accord midsize cars in the United States and Canada to fix a faulty 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. Honda has a report of one fire but no injuries or crashes.

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