NHTSA Recall 24V162000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2024-02-29. An estimated 586 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
A low air pressure warning that does not function properly can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.