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Safety recall · 24V162000

Service brakes Autocar recall

Autocar reported this recall to NHTSA on March 1, 2024. It covers about 586 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
24V162000
Reported
Mar 1, 2024
Vehicles
586
Area
Brakes

The 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."

The risk

A low air pressure warning that does not function properly can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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 24V162000.
  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
2023 Autocar Legend021D
2024 Autocar Legend011C

Questions

Is the 24V162000 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 24V162000?

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 24V162000 announced?

Autocar reported it to NHTSA on March 1, 2024. 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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