2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND has 0 complaints and 47 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety components and electrical systems, as identified by the multiple recalls issued. These recalls address concerns involving critical fasteners, braking systems, wiring, and safety-related lighting among others.
There are 47 recalls affecting the 2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND. These recalls cover a wide range of vehicle systems including suspension, brakes, electrical wiring, lighting, steering, fuel systems, and structural components.
- Suspension fasteners. Recall 25V036000 affects 958 vehicles where cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may detach causing road hazards. Dealers will inspect and secure or replace fasteners free of charge.
- Air brake warning software. Recall 24V162000 involves 586 vehicles with faulty low air pressure warning software that may not alert the driver. Dealers will update the software at no cost.
- Wiring harness fire risk. Recall 24V264000 impacts 597 vehicles due to routing fusible links close to components which may cause fires during a short circuit. Dealers will repair or replace the harness to fix this.
- Blower motor fuse. Recall 25V208000 affects 1,000 vehicles where an incorrect fuse could fail to trip, risking fire by allowing short circuits. Dealers will replace the fuse free of charge.
- Hazard light malfunction. Recall 24V262000 involves 398 vehicles with hazard lights that may not work when the ignition is off, reducing vehicle visibility. Dealers will update software for no cost.
- Seat belt fasteners. Recall 23V372000 covers 373 vehicles with improperly secured seat belt mounting fasteners, possibly failing to restrain occupants properly. Inspections and repairs are offered free.
- Powertrain driveline. Recall 23V196000 affects 909 vehicles with unsecured driveline support bearing hardware causing potential loss of drive power. Dealers will inspect and fix this defect free of charge.
- Park brake warning light. Recall 23V400000 impacts 11,308 vehicles where the warning light may illuminate incorrectly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pressure switch at no cost.
- Grille bezel. Recall 22V079000 covers 132 vehicles that may have insufficient grille bezel attachment risking detachment and road hazards. Dealers will inspect and secure the bezel free of charge.
- Steering column. Recall 21V149000 affects 60 vehicles with tilt control cable potentially binding the steering shaft, requiring more effort to steer. Repairs will be made free of charge.
- Fuel rail tubes. Recall 21V956000 involves 1,001 vehicles where fuel tubes may crack causing leaks and fire risk. Defective parts will be replaced and isolators installed by dealers free of charge.
- Power steering pump. Recall 21V677000 applies to 586 vehicles with a machining defect causing pump failure and loss of power assist. Inspections and replacements will be performed at no cost.
- Headlight and wiper wiring. Recall 21V150000 affects 24 vehicles where wiring harnesses for headlights and wipers may disconnect causing loss of function and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair as needed free of charge.
- Transverse torque rod bolts. Recall 20V689000 covers 1,060 vehicles where mounting bolts may not be properly tightened risking detachment and crashes. Bolts will be inspected and tightened free of cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved safety recalls, or defects affecting critical vehicle functions may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help in evaluating those rights based on the unresolved issues related to this vehicle.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
14
Total Recalls
18992
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
1000 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 DC (Legend) vehicles. The incorrect blower motor fuse may have been installed.
Risk: An incorrect fuse may fail to trip, allowing the blower to short circuit and increasing the risk of a fire.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
958 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Risk: A detached fastener can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
597 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components.
Risk: During a short circuit, the fusible link may ignite nearby material, increasing the risk of a fire.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
398 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
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."
Risk: Warning lights that do not illuminate when the ignition switch is in the OFF position can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
586 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
373 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured.
Risk: Loose seat belt mounting fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
11308 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
Risk: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
909 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
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.
Risk: An improperly secured powertrain driveline can detach from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
132 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The grille bezel may be insufficiently attached, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached grille bezel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
586 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
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.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
1001 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
60 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
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.
Risk: A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
24 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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."
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.
2020 AUTOCAR LEGEND
1060 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
Risk: If the transverse torque rod mounting bolts are not properly tightened, the bolts may fail and become disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
Complaints
No complaints found.