2021 Autocar Legend recalls

There are 15 safety recalls on record for the 2021 Autocar Legend, covering 20,074 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

All recalls

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported April 3, 2025 · 1,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 DC (Legend) vehicles. The incorrect blower motor fuse may have been installed.
Risk: An incorrect fuse may fail to trip, allowing the blower to short circuit and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2503.

Recall number 25V208000 · Recall details

Suspension: critical fastenersReported January 28, 2025 · 958 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may have been improperly secured, allowing the fasteners to detach.
Risk: A detached fastener can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2502.

Recall number 25V036000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported May 6, 2024 · 597 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components.
Risk: During a short circuit, the fusible link may ignite nearby material, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the harness to include proper circuit protection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2404.

Recall number 24V264000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switchReported April 11, 2024 · 398 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The hazard warning lights may not function independent of the ignition switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Warning lights that do not illuminate when the ignition switch is in the OFF position can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2402.

Recall number 24V262000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported February 29, 2024 · 586 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. A software error may cause the low air pressure warning to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: A low air pressure warning that does not function properly can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the low air pressure warning software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2401.

Recall number 24V162000 · Recall details

Parking brake: indicator lightReported October 17, 2023 · 104 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2311 and DC-2306. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V‑400.

Recall number 23V699000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported June 2, 2023 · 11,308 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is ACX-2307 and DC-2303.

Recall number 23V400000 · Recall details

Seat belts: critical fastenersReported May 25, 2023 · 373 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured.
Risk: Loose seat belt mounting fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, secure, or replace the seat belt mounting fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2302.

Recall number 23V372000 · Recall details

Power train: driveline: center support bearingReported March 23, 2023 · 909 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.
Risk: An improperly secured powertrain driveline can detach from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2305 DC-2301.

Recall number 23V196000 · Recall details

Structure: critical fastenersReported February 11, 2022 · 132 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The grille bezel may be insufficiently attached, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached grille bezel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the grille bezel and install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611 or 1‑877‑973‑3486. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2201.

Recall number 22V079000 · Recall details

Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel railReported December 9, 2021 · 1,001 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611 or 1‑877‑976‑3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2108 DC-2105.

Recall number 21V956000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pumpReported August 31, 2021 · 586 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021 Xpeditor and 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. A machining defect may cause the power steering pump to fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will inspect the power steering pump, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner were notified of the defect on October 28, 2021. The remedy is expected to be available March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611 or 1‑877‑973‑3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2104 DC-2104.

Recall number 21V677000 · Recall details

Steering: columnReported March 9, 2021 · 60 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. The steering column tilt control cable may contact the steering shaft, possibly causing the steering shaft to bind and requiring an increased effort to steer the vehicle.
Risk: A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column tilt cable routing, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification letter on May 6, 2021. The remedy is expected to be avalabile February 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611 or 1‑877‑973‑3486. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2102.

Recall number 21V149000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported February 18, 2021 · 1,002 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor and 2021-2022 Legend vehicles equipped with a MRS 7" display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the Seat Belt, Low Air, Check Engine, ABS, Park Brake Applied, Turn Signal Indicator, Fuel Level, Electrical Charge, Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 19, 2021. A second notice will be sent when the remedy becomes available in February 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611 or 1‑877‑973‑3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2102- DC-2101.

Recall number 21V093000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported November 6, 2020 · 1,060 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
Risk: If the transverse torque rod mounting bolts are not properly tightened, the bolts may fail and become disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611 or 1‑877‑973‑3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2008.

Recall number 20V689000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2021 Autocar Legend recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2021 Autocar Legend have?

15, covering electrical system, suspension and exterior lighting.

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