The defect
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.
The risk
Exhaust fumes can overheat the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Legend | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autocar Legend | 2022 | 0 | 16 |
| Autocar Legend | 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| Autocar Legend | 2024 | 0 | 10 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2024
27 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Autocar, LLC filed 95 campaigns in all.
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| 24V924000 11 Dec 2024 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 24V873000 19 Nov 2024 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V820000 31 Oct 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V712000 24 Sept 2024 | Aston Martin The Americas |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024