Recall 21V149 affects 60 2020-2021 Autocar Legend vehicles for steering-column cable routing that can bind steering. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 60 2020-2021 Legend vehicles under recall 21V149 because the steering column tilt control cable can contact the steering shaft and make the shaft bind. A sudden increase in steering effort raises the risk of a crash or injury; Autocar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The steering column in a 2020-2021 Autocar Legend carries the driver's steering input from the wheel toward the steering gear. The column also has a tilt control cable, which lets the driver adjust the steering wheel position and then keep that adjusted column in place.
On affected Legend trucks, that cable was routed incorrectly during assembly. Instead of staying clear of the moving steering shaft, the cable can rub against it. That contact can make the shaft bind, so the driver has to use more force to steer.
The warning sign is clicking during a turn, either heard from the steering column area or felt through the steering wheel. If that clicking appears, treat it as a steering-column problem and use that exact description when speaking with an Autocar dealer.
Who's affected?
The scope is limited to 2 model years with the same steering-column component.
| 2020 Autocar Legend | steering column |
|---|---|
| 2021 Autocar Legend | steering column |
| Units affected | 60 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A sudden increase in steering effort can make the vehicle harder to control and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Clicking you hear or feel while turning is a warning sign. If that happens, drive cautiously, avoid unnecessary trips, and schedule the dealer inspection and repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Autocar Legend is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free steering column tilt cable inspection and repair, which fixes cable routing that can bind the steering shaft.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V149 when you call.
- Use extra caution until the repair is complete, and stop driving if steering effort suddenly increases.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician inspects the steering column tilt cable routing near the steering shaft. If the cable is routed where it can contact the shaft, the technician repairs the routing or replaces the cable as needed. The inspection and any related repair are free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid to fix this condition before the campaign, Autocar's general reimbursement plan gives you a claim path. Bring prior repair paperwork and ask the service desk for the reimbursement instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 9, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| May 6, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 7, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 25, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V149?
Recall 21V149 covers 60 2020-2021 Autocar Legend vehicles with a steering column tilt control cable that can contact the steering shaft. That contact can bind the shaft and make the vehicle harder to steer. Autocar dealers will inspect the cable routing and repair or replace it for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2021 Autocar Legend is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V149. If it is, contact an Autocar dealer to schedule the steering column tilt cable inspection. The dealer will repair or replace the cable routing as needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost. Autocar dealers will inspect the steering column tilt cable routing and repair or replace the affected parts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden higher steering effort. If the tilt control cable contacts the steering shaft, the shaft can bind and make the vehicle harder to steer. That loss of easy steering control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V149000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V149 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V149000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →