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SevereNHTSA·25V209000·Announced 2025-04-03

Autocar Recalls 2023-2024 Legend Vehicles Due to Brake System Defect

Autocar is recalling 2023-2024 Legend vehicles because air tanks have insufficient volume, which can reduce brake function and increase 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 brake system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2023 and 2024 model years of the Legend vehicle.

Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. The source notes that all vehicles were repaired by May 23, 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
5

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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