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Autocar Legend Recall 24V261: Dump Bed Hoist Pin Can Fail, Causing Bed to Drop

NHTSA campaign 24V261, reported April 11, 2024, 41 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The upper hoist cylinder mounting pin on certain dump trucks may fail. If the pin fails, the hoist can fall, which raises the risk of injury. The hoist cylinder can also disconnect from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected truck, an authorized dealer will inspect the pin and repair or replace it as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. You can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611, and you can 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 24V261Autocar, LLC
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) dump trucks. The upper hoist cylinder mounting pin may fail.
Risk
A pin failure can allow the hoist to fall, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, the hoist cylinder can disconnect from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace the pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2403.
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 Legend20222023