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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V264000·Announced 2024-05-06

Autocar Recalls 2020-2024 Legend Vehicles Due to Wiring Fire Risk

Autocar is recalling 2020-2024 Legend vehicles because the wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components, increasing the risk of a fire during a short circuit.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (structural vehicle defect or significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components.

This defect increases the risk of a fire because, during a short circuit, the fusible link may ignite nearby material. The recall covers 597 vehicles.

Dealers will repair or replace the harness to include proper circuit protection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar 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 — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
597

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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