NHTSAGeneral Alert
Autocar, LLC - Low Air Pressure Warning Malfunction/FMVSS 121
Published: February 29, 2024Recall ID: 24V162000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A low air pressure warning that does not function properly can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Low Air Pressure Warning Malfunction/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Low Air Pressure Warning Malfunction/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V162000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V162000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 48.81 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A low air pressure warning that does not function properly can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | DC-2401 |
| Potentially affected | 586 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |