2023 Autocar Legend problems, complaints & recalls
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No owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Autocar Legend yet. There are 20 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 20
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Median mileage
- — at time of problem
Key facts
- The 2023 Autocar Legend has 20 recalls on file.
2023 Autocar Legend recalls (20)
- STEERING:COLUMN · STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering wheel nut may be improperly secured, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
Risk: A steering wheel separation may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will inspect and secure the steering wheel nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2504 and DC-2506.
- 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2503.
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2504.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The forward collision warning (FCW) system may be inoperative due to a software error.
Risk: An inoperative forward collision warning system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FCW software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by March 5, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2501.
- 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2502.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 DC (Legend). The horizontal exhaust diffuser may be improperly positioned and vent exhaust toward the CNG fuel tank.
Risk: Exhaust fumes can overheat the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reposition the exhaust diffuser as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2406.
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The axle lock nut may be improperly secured, allowing the wheel end to separate.
Risk: The wheel end separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the lock nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2402 and DC-2405.
- 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.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the harness to include proper circuit protection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2404.
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) dump trucks. The upper hoist cylinder mounting pin may fail.
Risk: A pin failure can allow the hoist to fall, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, the hoist cylinder can disconnect from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace the pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2403.
- 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2402.
- 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.
Remedy: 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.
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly.
Risk: Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2312 and DC-2307.
- 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2311 and DC-2306. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-400.
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly secured.
Risk: An improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2310.
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2309 DC-2305.
- STEERING:COLUMN
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft may not have been properly welded.
Risk: An improperly welded steering column shaft can separate and cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column shaft, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by July 25, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2304.
- 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is ACX-2307 and DC-2303.
- 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, secure, or replace the seat belt mounting fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2302.
- 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2305 DC-2301.
- STEERING
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.
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