The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V036000·Announced 2025-01-28

Autocar Recalls Legend Trucks Due to Improperly Secured Shock Absorber Fasteners

Autocar is recalling 2020-2026 Legend trucks because cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may detach, creating a road hazard and 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 structural vehicle defect (fasteners) that creates a risk of harm (crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2026 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may have been improperly secured, allowing them to detach.

A detached fastener can become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar 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
958

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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