CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The steering column shaft on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during manufacture. Over time, the shaft can separate, which can cause a sudden loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the steering column shaft and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. According to the notice, all affected vehicles were repaired by July 25, 2023. Owners can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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