Model year record

2021 AUTOCAR Legend

15 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V208000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,000
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-03
Owners notified
2025-05-29

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 DC (Legend) vehicles. The incorrect blower motor fuse may have been installed.

Safety risk

An incorrect fuse may fail to trip, allowing the blower to short circuit and increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2503.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V036000

Suspension: critical fasteners

Component
Suspension: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
958
Reported to NHTSA
2025-01-28
Owners notified
2025-03-27

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may have been improperly secured, allowing the fasteners to detach.

Safety risk

A detached fastener can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2502.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V264000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
597
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-06
Owners notified
2025-04-24

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components.

Safety risk

During a short circuit, the fusible link may ignite nearby material, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will repair or replace the harness to include proper circuit protection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2404.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V262000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
398
Reported to NHTSA
2024-04-11
Owners notified
2024-06-06

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The hazard warning lights may not function independent of the ignition switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Warning lights that do not illuminate when the ignition switch is in the OFF position can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2402.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V162000

Service brakes, air

Component
Service brakes, air
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
586
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-29
Owners notified
2024-04-26

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. A software error may cause the low air pressure warning to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety risk

A low air pressure warning that does not function properly can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the low air pressure warning software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2401.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V699000

Parking brake: indicator light

Component
Parking brake: indicator light
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
104
Reported to NHTSA
2023-10-17
Owners notified
2024-01-02

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2311 and DC-2306. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-400.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V400000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
11,308
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-02
Owners notified
2023-07-31

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is ACX-2307 and DC-2303.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V372000

Seat belts: critical fasteners

Component
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
373
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-25
Owners notified
2024-01-19

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured.

Safety risk

Loose seat belt mounting fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect, secure, or replace the seat belt mounting fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2302.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V196000

Power train: driveline: center support bearing

Component
Power train: driveline: center support bearing
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
909
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-23
Owners notified
2023-05-18

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.

Safety risk

An improperly secured powertrain driveline can detach from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2305 DC-2301.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V079000

Structure: critical fasteners

Component
Structure: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
132
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-11
Owners notified
2022-04-11

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The grille bezel may be insufficiently attached, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A detached grille bezel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the grille bezel and install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2201.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V956000

Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,001
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-09
Owners notified
2022-03-11

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

Safety risk

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-976-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2108 DC-2105.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V677000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
586
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-31
Owners notified
2022-03-16

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021 Xpeditor and 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. A machining defect may cause the power steering pump to fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will inspect the power steering pump, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner were notified of the defect on October 28, 2021. The remedy is expected to be available March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2104 DC-2104.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V149000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
60
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-09
Owners notified
2022-05-25

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. The steering column tilt control cable may contact the steering shaft, possibly causing the steering shaft to bind and requiring an increased effort to steer the vehicle.

Safety risk

A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column tilt cable routing, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification letter on May 6, 2021. The remedy is expected to be avalabile February 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2102.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V093000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,002
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-18
Owners notified
2022-02-14

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor and 2021-2022 Legend vehicles equipped with a MRS 7" display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the Seat Belt, Low Air, Check Engine, ABS, Park Brake Applied, Turn Signal Indicator, Fuel Level, Electrical Charge, Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 19, 2021. A second notice will be sent when the remedy becomes available in February 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2102- DC-2101.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V689000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,060
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-06
Owners notified
2021-01-04

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.

Safety risk

If the transverse torque rod mounting bolts are not properly tightened, the bolts may fail and become disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2008.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.