| Make : ACURA | Model : LEGEND | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19900926 - 19920805 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V053000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010326 | Date Received by ODI: 20010222 | Date Added to Database: 20010228 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 47158 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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