2021 AUTOCAR LEGEND Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 AUTOCAR LEGEND has 0 complaints and 49 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle warnings and component attachments based on recall information.
There are 49 recalls affecting various systems on the 2021 AUTOCAR LEGEND. These recalls cover components including brakes, suspension fasteners, electrical wiring, lighting, seat belts, powertrain, steering, fuel system, and vehicle structure.
Recalls- Service Brakes, Air. Recall 24V162000 affects 586 vehicles. A software error causes the low air pressure warning to malfunction, violating FMVSS 121. This increases the risk of driving without functioning brakes. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
- Suspension Critical Fasteners. Recall 25V036000 involves 958 trucks. Cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may be improperly secured and detach, posing a road hazard. Dealers will inspect and secure or replace fasteners at no cost.
- Electrical System Fuses. Recall 25V208000 includes 1000 vehicles. Incorrect blower motor fuses may fail to trip, raising fire risk. Dealers will replace the fuse free of charge.
- Parking Brake Indicator Light. Recalls 23V699000 and 23V400000 affect over 11,000 vehicles. The park brake warning light may erroneously illuminate during air loss, violating FMVSS 101 and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pressure switch at no cost.
- Wiring Harness. Recall 24V264000 affects 597 vehicles. Fusible links routed too close to other components may ignite nearby material during short circuits, increasing fire risk. Dealers will repair or replace the harness free of charge.
- Hazard Flashing Warning Lights. Recall 24V262000 impacts 398 vehicles. Hazard lights may not function independently of ignition switch, affecting visibility and crash risk. Dealers will update software free of charge.
- Seat Belts Critical Fasteners. Recall 23V372000 covers 373 trucks. Seat belt mounting fasteners may be loose, risking occupant restraint failure during crashes. Dealers will inspect and secure or replace fasteners at no charge.
- Powertrain Driveline Center Support Bearing. Recall 23V196000 includes 909 vehicles. Support bearing hardware may be unsecured, risking detachment and loss of drive power. Dealers will inspect and secure or replace hardware free of charge.
- Steering Power Assist Pump. Recall 21V677000 affects 586 vehicles. A machining defect may cause pump failure and loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the pump if necessary at no cost.
- Fuel Injection System Fuel Rail. Recall 21V956000 involves 1001 vehicles. Fuel tubes may crack and leak high pressure fuel, risking fire. Cummins will replace tubes and install vibration isolators free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to these defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Those dealing with safety-related recalls or critical component failures should consider consulting a consumer protection attorney specializing in lemon law cases.
2021 AUTOCAR LEGEND Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
15
Total Recalls
20074
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 AUTOCAR LEGEND
104 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 AUTOCAR LEGEND
1002 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor and 2021-2022 Legend vehicles equipped with a MRS 7" display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the Seat Belt, Low Air, Check Engine, ABS, Park Brake Applied, Turn Signal Indicator, Fuel Level, Electrical Charge, Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 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.