Recall 25V036 affects 958 2020-2026 Autocar Legend trucks for loose cab shock absorber bracket fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 958 2020-2026 Legend trucks because cab shock absorber bracket fasteners were improperly secured and can detach. A loose fastener can become a road hazard and raise crash risk; Autocar dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The cab shock absorber bracket on 2020-2026 Autocar Legend trucks helps control cab movement. The shock absorber cushions motion between the cab and the truck structure, and the bracket fasteners hold that absorber in the correct position. Those fasteners need to stay tight so the cab-mounted parts do not loosen during normal service.
On affected trucks, a manufacturing error left the cab shock absorber bracket fasteners improperly secured. Loose fasteners can back out and detach from the bracket. When that happens, the bracket is not held as designed, and the shock absorber connection needs inspection, securing, or replacement.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or technician is not expected to hear, feel, or see a clear symptom before the fasteners loosen or detach. If your VIN is included, have an Autocar dealer inspect the bracket fasteners and secure or replace them at no charge.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2020-2026 model years, all tied to the same cab shock absorber bracket fastener.
| 2025 Autocar Legend | suspension component |
|---|---|
| 2023 Autocar Legend | suspension component |
| 2021 Autocar Legend | suspension component |
| 2024 Autocar Legend | suspension component |
| 2020 Autocar Legend | suspension component |
| 2022 Autocar Legend | suspension component |
| 2026 Autocar Legend | suspension component |
| Units affected | 958 |
| 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 fastener that detaches from the vehicle can land in traffic as a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the fastener separates, so schedule the inspection and repair soon once your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2026 Autocar Legend is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free inspection and fastener service that secures or replaces the cab shock absorber bracket fasteners.
- Bring the owner letter if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V036 when you call.
- Call Autocar at 1-888-218-3611 with questions about scheduling or dealer instructions.
- Avoid delaying the repair, because detached fasteners can become a road hazard.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician inspects the cab shock absorber bracket fasteners and secures them or replaces them when the inspection shows they need replacement. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are covered at no cost to the owner. If you paid out of pocket to fix this same fastener condition before the recall, Autocar's standard reimbursement plan gives you a way to claim documented expenses. Bring your repair paperwork and receipts to the service desk or follow the instructions in the owner letter.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 28, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 27, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| March 27, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 28, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V036?
Recall 25V036 covers 958 2020-2026 Autocar Legend trucks with cab shock absorber bracket fasteners that were improperly secured and can detach. A detached fastener can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Autocar dealers will inspect, secure, or replace the fasteners for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2026 Autocar Legend is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 25V036. If it is included, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the fastener inspection and repair. Reference recall 25V036 and Autocar recall number DC-2502 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Autocar will inspect and secure or replace the cab shock absorber bracket fasteners free of charge at a franchised Autocar dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a cab shock absorber bracket fastener can detach from the truck. If that happens, the loose fastener can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the risk of a crash. The dealer repair addresses the fasteners directly.
What if I bought my Autocar Legend used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Autocar's March 27, 2025 owner letter, check your VIN and call an Autocar dealer with recall 25V036 or Autocar recall number DC-2502.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V036000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V036 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V036000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →