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Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. — Audio Amplifier may Overheat
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
A PCB that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What to do
Apline will notify owners and dealers will replace the amplifier, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Alpine customer service at 1-800-733-4101 or visit www.alpine-usa.com/recallpdr.
Who to contact: Apline will notify owners and dealers will replace the amplifier, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Alpine customer service at 1-800-733-4101 or visit www.alpine-usa.com/recallpdr.
The product
Alpine Electronics Of America, Inc. (Alpine) is recalling certain Audio Amplifiers, models PDR-F50, PDR-M65, and PDR-V75 manufactured December 1, 2013, to July 1, 2015. Due to a manufacturing error, the power circuit board (PCB) may develop an abnormal hot spot.
Details
- Units affected
- 13914
- Recall date
- August 27, 2015
- Brand
- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. — Audio Amplifier may Overheat”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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