Dont know anything about this, if its true or not but i found this on another forum.

Mods: please delete if this is crock or if i cant post this!

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Pioneer Car Amplifiers
Date: 11/07/2003

Supplier: Pioneeer Electronics Australia Pty Ltd

Category: Motor Vehicle Accessories

Product Info: Model Numbers: GM-X572, GM-X574, GM-X972, and GM-D500M.

These Car Amplifiers were introduced into the Australian retail marketplace in May 2003.

Defect details:
If these amplifiers are installed and operated outside the manufacturer's specifications (as set out in the manual supplied with each unit), they can overheat and possibly be a heat or fire hazard.

Consumer action:
Consumers should return the product to the retail location from where it was purchased, for a refund or replacement, even if they believe it was properly installed. For further information call Pioneer directly on 1800 988 268.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National

yes it is true, they announced it on the radio as well. just fyi that info you've posted is taken from http://www.recalls.gov.au . Click "recalls: last 30 days" then scroll down and on 11-Jul-2003 you'll see the link for pioneer.

[ July 26, 2003, 12:43: Message edited by: au2 ]

they forgot to put the protection in IIRC lol world wide recall i think aswell