The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15E069000·Announced 2015-08-27

Alpine Audio Amplifiers Recalled for Overheating Circuit Board Fire Risk

Alpine Electronics is recalling specific audio amplifiers because a manufacturing error may cause the power circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Alpine Electronics Of America, Inc. is recalling certain Audio Amplifiers, models PDR-F50, PDR-M65, and PDR-V75, manufactured between December 1, 2013, and July 1, 2015. The recall affects 13,914 units.

Due to a manufacturing error, the power circuit board (PCB) in these amplifiers may develop an abnormal hot spot. A PCB that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Alpine 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Alpine Electronics Of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Audio Amplifier
Hazard
Affected units
13,914

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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