Acura Legend recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Acura Legend, covering 3,761,399 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Acura Legend recalls by model year
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Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sedan and coupe model vehicles equipped with a bose audio system that had separate speaker amplifiers mounted behind the rear seat back. A transistor in the speaker amplifier could overheat.
- Risk
- This overheating can result in smoke or the possibility of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the amplifier circuit boards. Owner notification began march 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 01V053000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103001 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The passenger side airbag assembly was produced without igniter material.
- Risk
- The lack of igniter material can cause non-deployment orslow deployment of the passenger side airbag in case of a vehicle collision,reducing the occupant protection offered by the air bag and safety belt systems.
- Remedy
- Replace the passenger side airbag.
Recall number 92V109000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Transmission shift cable bracket can be damaged by the engine rocking forward on engine mounts in a minor collision.
- Risk
- When the shift cable bracket is damaged, the shift leverposition may not correctly indicate the transmission gear position. This couldresult in unanticipated movement of the car and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the transmission shift cable and attaching hardware with redesigned assemblies.
Recall number 91V065000 · Recall details
Questions about the Acura Legend recalls
How do I check if my Acura Legend has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Acura Legend have?
4, covering equipment, seat belts and air bags.
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