2020–2024 Autocar Legend: Service Brakes, Air recall
NHTSA campaign 24V162000 · 586 units potentially affected · filed Feb 29, 2024
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
A low air pressure warning that does not function properly can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V162000
- Manufacturer no.
- DC-2401
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, Llc
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Units affected
- 586
- Report received
- Feb 29, 2024
- Owner letters
- Apr 26, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar Legend 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024