NHTSA recall 01V-053 (01V053000)

equipment recall reported February 22, 2001 - about 47,158 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V053000
Also written as: 01V-053
Reported: February 22, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~47,158
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-053 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Acura Legend - 1991, 1992

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.