The worst 2023 Autocar Legend problems
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Recalls 20
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering wheel nut may be improperly secured, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
- Risk
- A steering wheel separation may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will inspect and secure the steering wheel nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2504 and DC-2506.
Recall number 25V660000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- 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
Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2504.
Recall number 25V209000 · Recall details
Forward collision avoidance: software
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The forward collision warning (FCW) system may be inoperative due to a software error.
- Risk
- An inoperative forward collision warning system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2501.
Recall number 25V035000 · Recall details
Suspension: critical fasteners
- 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
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 DC (Legend). The horizontal exhaust diffuser may be improperly positioned and vent exhaust toward the CNG fuel tank.
- Risk
- Exhaust fumes can overheat the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reposition the exhaust diffuser as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2406.
Recall number 24V645000 · Recall details
Power train: axle hubs
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The axle lock nut may be improperly secured, allowing the wheel end to separate.
- Risk
- The wheel end separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the lock nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2402 and DC-2405.
Recall number 24V383000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- 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
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) dump trucks. The upper hoist cylinder mounting pin may fail.
- Risk
- A pin failure can allow the hoist to fall, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, the hoist cylinder can disconnect from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace the pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2403.
Recall number 24V261000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
- 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, air
- 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
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly.
- Risk
- Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2312 and DC-2307.
Recall number 23V736000 · Recall details
Parking brake: indicator light
- 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
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly secured.
- Risk
- An improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2310.
Recall number 23V656000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: center support bearing
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 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 secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2309 DC-2305.
Recall number 23V571000 · Recall details
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft may not have been properly welded.
- Risk
- An improperly welded steering column shaft can separate and cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column shaft, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by July 25, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2304.
Recall number 23V416000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- 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 fasteners
- 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 bearing
- 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
Steering
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765‑489‑5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.
Recall number 22V475000 · Recall details
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How many recalls does the 2023 Autocar Legend have?
20 recalls, covering steering, electrical system and service brakes, air.
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