NHTSA campaign 24V261000 · Autocar campaign DC-2403

Autocar Recall 24V-261: Upper Hoist Cylinder Mounting Pin May Fail

NHTSA recall 24V261000 (Autocar campaign DC-2403) was reported by Autocar, LLC on April 11, 2024, with 41 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Autocar Legend for model years 2022–2023. Owners were notified on February 24, 2026, per NHTSA.

Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files

Is my vehicle included?

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign
24V261000 (also written 24V-261 or 24V261)
Filed by
Autocar, LLC
Autocar campaign number
DC-2403
Report received
Potentially affected
41 vehicles (per NHTSA)
Component
Structure — Frame and Members
Owners notified

Repair completion: 75.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.

Vehicles listed for this recall

NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 24V261000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.

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NHTSA's recall notice

As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 24V261000.

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) dump trucks. The upper hoist cylinder mounting pin may fail.

Safety consequence

A pin failure can allow the hoist to fall, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, the hoist cylinder can disconnect from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace the pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2403.

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.

Sources

Official NHTSA notice for recall 24V261000

Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.