amp recall????

[MrJollie 10+ year member]

I was looking for an online manul for my Pioneer GM-X972 amplifier when i noticed at their website that there was a warning on it. It said

"Attention Owners of Pioneer Aftermarket Car Amplifiers Model # GM-X372, GM-X374, GM-X572, GM-X574, GM-X972

We alert you to a potential service issue with some of Pioneer's aftermarket car amplifiers. Model numbers GM-X372, GM-X374, GM-X572, GM-X574 and GM-X972 may contain a sub-heatsink component that may permit short-circuits to occur in the amplifier and may result in heat and, in some cases, the appearance of smoke. The amplifier may also become inoperable. Pioneer is not presently aware of any fire or other safety hazard caused by this issue.

As a result of this service issue, Pioneer will provide free repair or replacement, at Pioneer's option, of the affected amplifiers.

Please contact the dealer where you purchased your amplifier to arrange for a free repair or replacement. If you have any questions that your dealer can not answer, please call Pioneer's toll-free customer service line at 800-421-1636.

If your amplifier (model numbers GM-X372, GM-X374, GM-X572, GM-X574 and GM-X972) has a green dot next to the serial number on the bottom panel, the repair has already been completed. "

I have noticed that my amp does get pretty hot on the heatsinks after a short while of use. So, do you think that i should give it back to my friend so he can get it fixed? (he got it for me with the BB discount) thanks //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

i'd say yes....better safe than sorry

 

[MrJollie 10+ year member]

i hope that anyone else with the same model amplifier can give me some feedback on what they are going to do about it. have you sent it back, or are you gonna keep it until it goes??? thanks a lot guys. also, do you think that pioneer should pay for me to have to send the unit back to them so that they can fix it?