The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V035000·Announced 2025-01-29

Autocar Recalls 2023 Legend Trucks Due to Forward Collision Warning Software Error

Autocar is recalling two 2023 Legend trucks because a software error may cause the forward collision warning system to stop working, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 safety system failure (forward collision warning) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any 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 two 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the forward collision warning (FCW) system to become inoperative.

An inoperative forward collision warning system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will reprogram the FCW software free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by March 5, 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 — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2

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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