Acura Legend 1986
Model Legend made in 1986 by Acura got 17 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, tires. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1986
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103001 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 3700000 | 05/19/1995 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 92009 | 02/01/1995 | 39243 | Clicking noise while clicking. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri | 05/24/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA88026 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 03/08/1988 | 01/10/1991 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA94035 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/27/1994 | 07/31/1995 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103001 | |
| Seat belt buckle failure | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA89005 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/16/1988 | 11/30/1989 | FUEL SYSTEM VENTING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP88005 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/10/1987 | 03/08/1988 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
| PE88062 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 06/21/1988 | 11/16/1988 | FUEL SYSTEM VENTING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/28/1999 | |||
| There is fuel escaping through muffler/tail pipe. consumerr stated that it is a health hazard. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/10/1996 | |||
| Had smelled gas while driving, fuel leaking into trunk of vehicle which is for personal use. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The gas line right by tank rusted through, causing gas leak. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 02/08/1996 | |||
| Fuel system failure, fuel injectors are leaking fuel. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 02/15/1997 | 1 | 10/27/1992 | |
| Fuel filler pipe to the gas tank was improperly protected from rust, causing leakage. | |||
| 05/15/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| The fuel filler tube has rusted, resulting in a fuel leak.*ak | |||
| 10/03/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| The fuel filler pipe has rotted out, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| 03/10/1994 | |||
| The fuel tank assembly pipe filler neck leaks. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 1 | 11/12/2000 | ||
| Odometer was rolled back. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 09/05/1995 | |||
| Ignition key can be taken out, while in gear, equipped with automatic transmission. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Seat belt failure. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's side retractor does not retract, leaving seatbelt loose around the driver. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak consumer contacted another acura dealership that informed him that seat belts came with a lifetime warranty and promptly fixed them. *slc | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1986 | |
| Drivers side seat belt will not retract. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 03/23/2004 | 163051 | 3 | 02/18/1991 |
| We purchased four goodyear aquatred 3 tires in september 2000. since that date, three of the tires have failed (in september and december 2003; and march 2004). all three tires experienced a failure (a blowout) involving the sidewalls of the tires. we believe the high rate of failure in the sidewall area indicates a manufacturing defect. luckily, we were able to regain control of our vehicle during each of the blowouts, as we were traveling on an interstate highway at a high rate of speed on each occurrence. since the date of original purchase, we have placed only 33,101 miles on our vehicle to date. the aquatred 3 has an 80,000-mile warranty rating.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/30/1994 | |||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated upon shifting gears from park to reverse crashing into mailbox and ramp. please describe details. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/07/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1986 | |
| I was instantly blinded in heavy rain when windshield wipers stopped working and ran off the roadrking. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 07/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving in heavy rain, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working, consumer states he was instantly blinded while rounding a turn, and drove off the side of the road, consumer states the wiper motor continued to run, but the linkage between the motor and the wipers apparently failed, causing both of wipers to become disconnected and suddenly stop.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | O'FALLON | DOBBS TIRE AND AUTO CENTER |