The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V645000·Announced 2024-10-29

Autocar Recalls 2022-2024 Legend Vehicles Due to Exhaust Fire Risk

Autocar is recalling 2022-2024 Legend vehicles because the exhaust diffuser may vent toward the fuel tank, increasing fire risk.

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 (exhaust system) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the horizontal exhaust diffuser may be improperly positioned, causing exhaust to vent toward the CNG fuel tank.

This improper positioning allows exhaust fumes to overheat the fuel tank, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2022-2024 model years for the Legend model.

Dealers will inspect and reposition the exhaust diffuser as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2024. 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
80

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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