NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Autocar Legend Recalls & Complaints
The 2024 Autocar Legend has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2024 Autocar Legend. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Autocar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Autocar Legend. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Loss of Steering Control
NHTSA #25V679000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported October 9, 2025 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,848 vehicles
Repair completion: 41.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2505 DC-2507 · Owners notified December 5, 2025 · Vehicles built May 1, 2024 – July 22, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2024-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The tie rod clamp may have been improperly secured.
Safety consequence
The tie rod clamp can separate from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will inspect and secure or repair the tie rod clamp as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2505 and DC-2507.
Steering Wheel May Separate and Cause Steering Loss
NHTSA #25V660000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 2025 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,687 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2504 DC-2506 · Owners notified November 28, 2025
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering wheel nut may be improperly secured, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
Safety consequence
A steering wheel separation may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will inspect and secure the steering wheel nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2504 and DC-2506.
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #25V209000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2025 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2504
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2504.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
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.
Misdirected Exhaust Can Overheat CNG Fuel Tank
NHTSA #24V645000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · NHTSA notice
Reported October 29, 2024 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 80 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign DC-2406 · Owners notified October 25, 2024 · Vehicles built November 29, 2021 – January 26, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 DC (Legend). The horizontal exhaust diffuser may be improperly positioned and vent exhaust toward the CNG fuel tank.
Safety consequence
Exhaust fumes can overheat the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and reposition the exhaust diffuser as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2406.
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 Axle Lock Nut
NHTSA #24V383000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported May 30, 2024 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,374 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2402 DC-2405 · Owners notified July 26, 2024
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The axle lock nut may be improperly secured, allowing the wheel end to separate.
Safety consequence
The wheel end separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the lock nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2402 and DC-2405.
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.
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.
Other Autocar Legend model years
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