The 1992 Acura Legend has 3 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag that will not deploy in a crash because it was built without the igniter material needed to trigger inflation.
Without the igniter, the airbag provides no cushioning protection for the front passenger during a collision, leaving that occupant relying solely on the seatbelt. Note that one of the airbag filings applies to a single specific vehicle identified by VIN in Quebec, while the other covers the defect more broadly. There is also a fire risk on sedan and coupe models equipped with the Bose audio system: a transistor inside the speaker amplifiers, which sit behind the rear seat back, can overheat and produce smoke or ignite a fire in the rear cabin area.
At a glance
What can fail
A transistor in the Bose speaker amplifier mounted behind the rear seat can overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the amplifier circuit boards at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side airbag was manufactured without igniter material, preventing it from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
The airbag has been replaced with a properly manufactured unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side airbag was manufactured without the igniter material needed to deploy the airbag in a crash.
What the fix does
The passenger side airbag assembly will be replaced with one that includes proper igniter material.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
