The 1991 Acura Legend has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission gear mismatch that can cause the car to move unexpectedly after a minor front-end collision, raising the risk of a secondary accident.
Even when a low-speed frontal impact leaves no visible damage, the engine can rock forward on its mounts and bend the shift cable bracket. Once bent, the bracket causes the gear selector to display the wrong position, so a driver who believes the car is in park may release the brake only to have the vehicle roll or lurch. There is also an electrical recall affecting vehicles equipped with the Bose audio system that uses separate amplifier units mounted behind the rear seat back. In high ambient heat, a capacitor on the amplifier circuit board can leak electrolyte, creating a short circuit that raises the risk of fire inside 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.
