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Autocar, LLC - Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121
Published: April 3, 2025Recall ID: 25V209000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V209000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V209000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | DC-2504 |
| Potentially affected | 5 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |