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Autocar Legend Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 7 model years of the Autocar Legend (2020–2026).

28
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2023
year with most recalls

Pick your Autocar Legend model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2026 Autocar Legend40
2025 Autocar Legend40
2024 Autocar Legend100
2023 Autocar Legend200
2022 Autocar Legend160
2021 Autocar Legend150
2020 Autocar Legend140

All Autocar Legend recalls (28)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Autocar Legend, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 25V679000 Reported 2,848 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2024-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The tie rod clamp may have been improperly secured.

    Remedy: Autocar will inspect and secure or repair the tie rod clamp as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611.…

    Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026

  2. Column (steering) and critical fasteners (steering)

    NHTSA 25V660000 Reported 4,687 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering wheel nut may be improperly secured, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.

    Remedy: Autocar will inspect and secure the steering wheel nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's…

    Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  3. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V208000 Reported 1,000 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 DC (Legend) vehicles. The incorrect blower motor fuse may have been installed.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2503.

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  4. Reservoir/tank (service brakes)

    NHTSA 25V209000 Reported 5 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for…

    Model years: 2023, 2024

  5. Software (forward collision avoidance)

    NHTSA 25V035000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 2023

  6. Critical fasteners (suspension)

    NHTSA 25V036000 Reported 958 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may have been improperly secured, allowing the fasteners to detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  7. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 24V645000 Reported 80 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 DC (Legend). The horizontal exhaust diffuser may be improperly positioned and vent exhaust toward the CNG fuel tank.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reposition the exhaust diffuser as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  8. Axle hubs (power train)

    NHTSA 24V383000 Reported 1,374 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The axle lock nut may be improperly secured, allowing the wheel end to separate.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the lock nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this…

    Model years: 2023, 2024

  9. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 24V264000 Reported 597 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the harness to include proper circuit protection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611.…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

  10. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 24V262000 Reported 398 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The hazard warning lights may not function independent of the ignition switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2402.

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

  11. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 24V261000 Reported 41 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) dump trucks. The upper hoist cylinder mounting pin may fail.

    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…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  12. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 24V162000 Reported 586 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    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."

    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…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

  13. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 23V736000 Reported 104 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers…

    Model years: 2023

  14. Indicator light (parking brake)

    NHTSA 23V699000 Reported 104 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are…

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

  15. Critical fasteners (steering)

    NHTSA 23V656000 Reported 1,131 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly secured.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for…

    Model years: 2023

  16. Center support bearing (power train)

    NHTSA 23V571000 Reported 605 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer…

    Model years: 2023

  17. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 23V416000 Reported 39 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft may not have been properly welded.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column shaft, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by July 25, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  18. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V400000 Reported 11,308 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  19. Critical fasteners (seat belts)

    NHTSA 23V372000 Reported 373 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, secure, or replace the seat belt mounting fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611.…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  20. Center support bearing (power train)

    NHTSA 23V196000 Reported 909 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  21. Steering

    NHTSA 22V475000 Reported 653 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  22. Critical fasteners (structure) and active shutters/grill (structure)

    NHTSA 22V079000 Reported 132 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The grille bezel may be insufficiently attached, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022

  23. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V956000 Reported 1,001 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

    Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022

  24. Pump (steering)

    NHTSA 21V677000 Reported 586 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021 Xpeditor and 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. A machining defect may cause the power steering pump to fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

    Remedy: Autocar will inspect the power steering pump, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner were notified of the defect on October 28, 2021. The remedy is expected to be available March 16, 2022. Owners may…

    Model years: 2020, 2021

  25. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 21V149000 Reported 60 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. The steering column tilt control cable may contact the steering shaft, possibly causing the steering shaft to bind and requiring an increased effort to steer the vehicle.

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column tilt cable routing, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification letter on May 6, 2021.…

    Model years: 2020, 2021

  26. Visibility/wiper and 2 other components

    NHTSA 21V150000 Reported 24 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020 Legend vehicles. The headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness may become disconnected during operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment",…

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness routing, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification letter on May 6, 2021. The remedy is…

    Model years: 2020

  27. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and 3 other components

    NHTSA 21V093000 Reported 1,002 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor and 2021-2022 Legend vehicles equipped with a MRS 7" display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the Seat Belt, Low…

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 19, 2021. A second notice will be sent when the remedy becomes…

    Model years: 2021, 2022

  28. Suspension

    NHTSA 20V689000 Reported 1,060 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486.…

    Model years: 2020, 2021

Other Autocar models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.