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HighNHTSA·21V149000·Announced 2021-03-09

Autocar Recalls 2020-2021 Legend Vehicles for Steering Column Defect

Autocar is recalling 2020-2021 Legend vehicles because the steering column tilt control cable may contact the steering shaft, potentially causing it to bind and increasing steering effort.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering defect that increases the risk of a crash or injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2021 Legend vehicles due to a defect in the steering column. The steering column tilt control cable may come into contact with the steering shaft. This contact can cause the steering shaft to bind, which requires increased effort to steer the vehicle.

A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Autocar issued an interim notification letter to owners on May 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022.

Dealers will inspect the steering column tilt cable routing and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The remedy is expected to be 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 DC-2102. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR LEGEND
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
60

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LEGEND

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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