Recall 21V150 affects 24 2020 Autocar Legend vehicles for headlight and wiper wiring harness disconnection. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 24 2020 Legend vehicles because the headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness can disconnect while in operation. A sudden loss of headlights or wipers raises the risk of a crash or injury, and Autocar dealers will repair the harness free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2020 Autocar Legend uses a wiring harness to carry power and control signals to the headlights and windshield wipers. That harness is the bundle of wires that lets the driver turn on the lamps, keep the windshield clear, and keep those systems working while the truck is moving. It has to stay routed away from steering parts and other moving pieces in the footwell.
On affected Legend trucks, a manufacturing error left the headlight and wiper harness routed incorrectly. The harness can contact moving components near the lower steering column shaft. That contact can pull the connector loose or damage the harness during operation, which can disconnect the headlights, the windshield wipers, or both.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign is the loss of headlight operation, windshield wiper operation, or both while the truck is in use.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Autocar Legend | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2020 Autocar Legend | wiring |
| 2020 Autocar Legend | wiper system |
| Units affected | 24 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Autocar Legend is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A disconnected wiring harness can cut off headlight and windshield wiper function without warning, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the inspection and repair soon and avoid driving in rain or low light until it is fixed. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Autocar Legend is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free wiring-harness inspection and repair that keeps the headlight and windshield wiper harness connected.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 21V150 when you call.
- Avoid nighttime driving and heavy-rain driving until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician inspects the headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness routing and repairs or replaces the harness as needed. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Autocar used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related wiring harness repair before the recall repair was available, bring your receipts or repair documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 9, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| February 16, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 17, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 24, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V150?
Recall 21V150 covers 24 2020 Autocar Legend vehicles with headlight and windshield wiper wiring harnesses that can disconnect during operation. A disconnection can cause sudden loss of headlights and wipers, increasing crash or injury risk. Autocar dealers will inspect the harness routing and repair or replace it for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Autocar Legend is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V150. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the wiring harness inspection. Reference recall number 21V150 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Autocar's remedy says dealers will inspect the wiring harness routing and repair or replace it as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden loss of headlight or windshield wiper function while the vehicle is operating. That loss can reduce visibility for the driver and for surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The repair path is the free dealer inspection and harness repair or replacement.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Autocar sent interim owner letters on May 6, 2021, and mailed owner notification letters on May 24, 2022. The remedy is available, so an included 2020 Autocar Legend can be taken to a franchised Autocar dealer for the free harness inspection and repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V150000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V150 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V150000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →