Defect summary
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.
Consequence
A PCB that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 15E069000. Text as published by NHTSA.