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1991-1992 Acura Legend recall: radio/tape deck/cd etc.

American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on February 22, 2001. It covers about 47,158 vehicles.

vehicles affected
47,158
reported
Feb 22, 2001
owners notified
Mar 26, 2001

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V053000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Acura Legend radio/tape deck/cd etc.?

Yes. Recall 01V053000, reported on February 22, 2001, covers about 47,158 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V053000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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