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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V149📅 Mar 10, 2021

2020–2021 Autocar Legend recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

🔧 The fix

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column tilt cable 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 avalabile February 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 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-2102.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V149000
Manufacturer recall #
DC-2102
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
60
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Owner phone
1-888-218-3611
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 25, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V149 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V149?

2020–2021 Autocar Legend. 60 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Autocar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-218-3611.