AUTOCAR LEGEND 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V162000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR LEGEND 2022
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-02-29 2024-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: DC-2401

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 586

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the low air pressure warning software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2401.

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.nhtsa.gov.