CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
A software error may cause the low air pressure warning in these vehicles to not work properly. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
If the low air pressure warning does not function, the driver may keep driving without functioning brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the low air pressure warning software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. You can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 (recall DC-2401), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Legend | 20202021202220232024 |
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