The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V372000·Announced 2023-05-25

Autocar Recalls 2020-2023 Legend Trucks Due to Seat Belt Fastener Defect

Autocar is recalling 2020-2023 Legend trucks because seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 structural vehicle defect (seat belt fasteners) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured.

Loose seat belt mounting fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, though the recall covers the 2020 through 2023 model years.

Dealers will inspect, secure, or replace the seat belt mounting fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR LEGEND
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
373

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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