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Autocar Legend Recall 21V150: Headlight and wiper wiring can disconnect, causing sudden light and wiper loss

NHTSA campaign 21V150, reported March 9, 2021, 24 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The wiring harness that powers the headlights and windshield wipers may become disconnected while the vehicle is being driven. If that happens, the headlights and windshield wipers can suddenly stop working, which reduces your ability to see the road and be seen by others and raises the risk of a crash or injury.

The manufacturer will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the wiring harness routing and repair or replace it as needed at no cost to you. Owners who want more information can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, referencing recall number DC-2103.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected and whether the repair is still outstanding.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V150Autocar, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; VISIBILITY/WIPER
Problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020 Legend vehicles. The headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness may become disconnected during operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment", and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk
A disconnected headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness can cause a sudden loss of headlight and windshield wiper function, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness 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 available February 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 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-2103.
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.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Legend2020