NHTSA Recall 21V149000: Column (steering)
Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 60 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Autocar Legend.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V149000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | DC-2102 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | March 9, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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. The remedy is expected to be avalabile February 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 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-2102.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V149000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.