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Autocar Legend Recall 22V079: Grille Bezel May Detach, Creating Road Hazard

NHTSA campaign 22V079, reported February 11, 2022, 132 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The grille bezel on certain Legend vehicles may not be attached securely enough, so it can come loose and separate from the vehicle while you are driving.

A detached grille bezel can become a road hazard for you and other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.

An authorized dealer will inspect the grille bezel and install new fasteners if needed, at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2022. You can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V079Autocar, LLC
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Legend202020212022