NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Autocar Legend Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Autocar Legend has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2020 Autocar Legend. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Autocar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Autocar Legend. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Blower Motor may Short Circuit and Cause Fire
NHTSA #25V208000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2025 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 32.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2503 · Owners notified May 29, 2025
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 DC (Legend) vehicles. The incorrect blower motor fuse may have been installed.
Safety consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Cab Shock Absorber Bracket Fasteners May Detach
NHTSA #25V036000 · Suspension — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported January 28, 2025 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 958 vehicles
Repair completion: 42.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2502 · Owners notified March 27, 2025
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Fusible Links May Cause Fire
NHTSA #24V264000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 2024 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 597 vehicles
Repair completion: 37.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2404 · Owners notified April 24, 2025
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Hazard Warning Lights May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #24V262000 · Exterior Lighting — Hazard Flashing Warning Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported April 11, 2024 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 398 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2402 · Owners notified June 6, 2024
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Low Air Pressure Warning Malfunction/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #24V162000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported February 29, 2024 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 586 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2401 · Owners notified April 26, 2024
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Park Brake Warning Light May Illuminate in Error
NHTSA #23V400000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported June 2, 2023 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 11,308 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2307, DC-2303 · Owners notified July 31, 2023
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Fasteners
NHTSA #23V372000 · Seat Belts — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported May 25, 2023 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 373 vehicles
Repair completion: 43.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2302 · Owners notified January 19, 2024
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured.
Safety consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Powertrain Driveline May Detach
NHTSA #23V196000 · Power Train — Driveline — Center Support Bearing · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2023 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 909 vehicles
Repair completion: 28.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2305 DC-2301 · Owners notified May 18, 2023
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Grille Bezel May Become Detached
NHTSA #22V079000 · Structure — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported February 11, 2022 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 132 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2201 · Owners notified April 11, 2022
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel
NHTSA #21V956000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice
Reported December 9, 2021 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,001 vehicles
Repair completion: 52.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2108 DC-2105 · Owners notified March 11, 2022
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Power Steering Pump May Fail
NHTSA #21V677000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported August 31, 2021 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 586 vehicles
Repair completion: 45.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2105 DC-2104 · Owners notified March 16, 2022
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Steering Shaft May Bind
NHTSA #21V149000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice
Reported March 9, 2021 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 60 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2102 · Owners notified May 25, 2022
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Loss of Headlight and Wiper Function/FMVSS 108/104
NHTSA #21V150000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported March 9, 2021 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 24 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2103 · Owners notified May 24, 2022
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020 Legend vehicles. The headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness may become disconnected during operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment", and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Safety consequence
A disconnected headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness can cause a sudden loss of headlight and windshield wiper function, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness 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 available February 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 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-2103.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Transverse Torque Rod Mounting Bolts Not Torqued
NHTSA #20V689000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported November 6, 2020 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,060 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2008 · Owners notified January 4, 2021
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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