Campaign 25V-036

Cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may have been improperly secured, allowing the fasteners to detach

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V036000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-036
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Autocar	Legend	2020 to 2026	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

20V-689 Nov 6, 2020
Transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened
16V-316 May 18, 2016
Tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly
06V-167 May 18, 2006
On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the tabs on some of the lift axle spindle nuts may have been broken during assembly
05V-164 Apr 22, 2005
On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fitted with neway ad series suspensions, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture…
04V-594 Dec 20, 2004
On certain trucks, the air suspension height control valve may not be installed correctly
03V-020 Feb 6, 2003
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle upper seat could break…