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Safety recall · 22V079000

Structure: critical fasteners Autocar recall

Autocar reported this recall to NHTSA on February 11, 2022. It covers about 132 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
22V079000
Reported
Feb 11, 2022
Vehicles
132
Area
Body, doors & structure

The 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.

The risk

A detached grille bezel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Contacts

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 to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 22V079000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2020 Autocar Legend015B
2021 Autocar Legend016C
2022 Autocar Legend017C

Questions

Is the 22V079000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Autocar's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 22V079000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 22V079000 announced?

Autocar reported it to NHTSA on February 11, 2022. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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