Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 91V-065 · 1991 Acura Legend
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 91V-065 covers 14,230 1991 Acura Legend for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.
The risk
WHEN THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IS DAMAGED, THE SHIFT LEVERPOSITION MAY NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULDRESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH REDESIGNED ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; 4 DOOR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1990 to January 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.