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- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The forward collision warning (FCW) system may be inoperative due to a software error.
- Risk
- An inoperative forward collision warning system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the FCW software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by March 5, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2501.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The forward collision warning system may not work as intended because of a software error. When it is inoperative, the system does not give the driver the alert it is designed to provide, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a software reprogramming of the forward collision warning system. Authorized dealers will perform this repair free of charge. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 for more information, and can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Legend | 2023 |
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