Recall 24V262 affects 398 2020-2024 Autocar Legend vehicles because hazard warning lights fail with ignition off. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 398 2020-2024 Legend vehicles because the hazard warning lights do not work independently of the ignition switch. When those lights stay off with the ignition off, the vehicle is less visible to other drivers, increasing crash risk; Autocar dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The hazard warning light system on 2020-2024 Autocar Legend trucks is supposed to flash the exterior hazard lamps when the driver turns on the hazard switch. That signal tells other drivers the truck is stopped, disabled, or creating a roadside hazard, even when the ignition is off.
On affected Legend trucks, the problem is in Autocar's proprietary hazard lighting software, not the lamps themselves. A programming error tied hazard-light operation to the ignition switch, so the hazards do not function independently of ignition power. Autocar's repair updates the software so the hazard switch controls the warning lights the way it was designed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue shows up when the driver tries to use the hazard lights with the ignition off and the lamps do not flash, so the truck loses that exterior warning signal until the software is corrected.
Who's affected?
Spans five model years of the Legend, all tied to the same hazard-light switch software.
| 2021 Autocar Legend | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2022 Autocar Legend | Switch |
| 2023 Autocar Legend | Switch |
| 2024 Autocar Legend | Switch |
| 2020 Autocar Legend | Switch |
| Units affected | 398 |
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?
When the ignition switch is OFF, warning lights that fail to illuminate make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see and increase the risk of a crash. Use extra care around traffic, especially when the vehicle is stopped or disabled, and schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2024 Autocar Legend is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free software update that fixes the hazard-warning-light failure when the ignition is off.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V262 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the hazard warning lights with the ignition off until the software update is complete.
- Call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician updates the vehicle software so the hazard warning lights can function independent of the ignition switch. The software update and related labor are free under recall 24V262. Autocar used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related software or lighting repair before the recall notice, ask Autocar customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 11, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 6, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 6, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 7, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V262?
Recall 24V262 covers 398 2020-2024 Autocar Legend vehicles whose hazard warning lights do not work independently of the ignition switch. When the ignition is off, the warning lights fail to illuminate, reducing visibility to other drivers and increasing crash risk. Autocar dealers will update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2024 Autocar Legend is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V262. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free software update. Reference Autocar recall DC-2402 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Autocar will update the affected software free of charge at a franchised Autocar dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Autocar Legend before the recall repair?
The recall does not carry a do-not-drive instruction. The risk is that the hazard warning lights fail to illuminate when the ignition is off, which reduces visibility to other drivers and increases crash risk. Schedule the free software update with an Autocar dealer.
When did Autocar notify owners about recall 24V262?
Autocar mailed owner notification letters on June 6, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN is still the deciding factor. Check your VIN, then call an Autocar dealer if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V262000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V262 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V262000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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