The 1991 Acura Legend has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission shift issue where a minor frontal collision can damage the shift cable bracket, causing the gear selector to show the wrong position and leading to unexpected vehicle movement.
Even if the car looks undamaged after a low-speed front-end impact, the engine rocking on its mounts can bend or crack the bracket that connects the shift lever to the transmission, so the car may move in a direction the driver does not expect. There is also an electrical recall affecting vehicles equipped with the Bose audio system that has separate amplifiers mounted behind the rear seat: in high heat conditions, a capacitor on the amplifier circuit board can leak and cause a short circuit, raising the risk of a fire in the rear of the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
On some vehicles with Bose audio systems, a capacitor in the rear amplifier can leak in hot conditions, causing a short circuit. This can overheat transistors, creating smoke or fire risk.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the amplifier circuit board.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
In a minor front-end collision, the engine rocks forward on its mounts. This can damage the transmission shift cable bracket, causing the shift lever position to not match the actual transmission gear, potentially causing unintended vehicle movement.
What the fix does
The transmission shift cable and attaching hardware will be replaced with a longer cable assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission shift cable bracket may be damaged when the engine rocks forward during a minor collision, potentially affecting transmission operation.
What the fix does
Replace the transmission shift cable and its attaching hardware with redesigned parts that better withstand engine movement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
