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SevereNHTSA·24V162000·Announced 2024-02-29

Autocar Recalls 2020-2024 Legend Vehicles Due to Air Brake Software Error

Autocar is recalling 2020-2024 Legend vehicles because a software error may prevent the low air pressure warning from functioning, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air brake system that can result in driving without functioning brakes, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the low air pressure warning to not function properly. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

A malfunctioning low air pressure warning can result in driving without functioning brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the low air pressure warning software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2401.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR LEGEND
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
586

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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