NHTSASTRUCTURE
Autocar, LLC - Upper Hoist Cylinder Mounting Pin May Fail
Published: April 11, 2024Recall ID: 24V261000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) dump trucks. The upper hoist cylinder mounting pin may fail.
Affected Products
Upper Hoist Cylinder Mounting Pin May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Upper Hoist Cylinder Mounting Pin May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 24V261000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V261000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Defect summary | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) dump trucks. The upper hoist cylinder mounting pin may fail. |
| Completion rate | 51.22 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | DC-2403 |
| Potentially affected | 41 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |