NHTSA Recall 01V053000: Radio/tape deck/cd etc. (equipment)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,158 vehicles. It affects 1991–1992 Acura Legend.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V053000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Report received | February 22, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V053000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.