NHTSA Recall 21V150000: Visibility/wiper and 2 other components
Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24 vehicles. It affects 2020 Autocar Legend.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V150000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | DC-2103 |
| Components | VISIBILITY/WIPER; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | March 9, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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", and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Safety risk
A disconnected headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness can cause a sudden loss of headlight and windshield wiper function, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 expected to be available February 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 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-2103.
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 21V150000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Legend | 2020 |
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.