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- STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2020 and 2021 Autocar Legend vehicles, the steering column tilt control cable can contact the steering shaft. This may cause the shaft to bind and make the steering noticeably harder to turn.
A sudden increase in steering effort can raise the risk of a crash or injury, since the driver may not be able to steer as expected when it matters most. Owners should watch for any unusual stiffness or change in steering feel.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the steering column tilt cable routing and repair or replace it as needed. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Legend | 20202021 |
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