NHTSA recall 15E069000 · Equipment
Equipment › Electrical
Reported Aug 27, 201513,914 vehicles affectedAlpine Electronics Of America, Inc.Built Nov 16, 2013 – Jan 21, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
A PCB that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The remedy
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.