Recall 25V209 affects 5 2023-2024 Autocar Legend vehicles for air tanks with insufficient brake-system volume. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 5 2023-2024 Legend vehicles under recall 25V209 because the air tanks do not hold enough air for the brake system. That can reduce brake function, extend stopping distance, and increase crash risk; Autocar dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air tanks on 2023-2024 Autocar Legend vehicles store compressed air for the service brake system. When the driver applies the brakes, that stored air helps move the brake components and gives the system the reserve volume it needs for repeated brake applications.
On affected Legend chassis, Autocar installed air reservoirs with less volume than required. The problem came from a manufacturing error, not normal wear, so an affected truck left the factory with too little stored air for the brake system. That leaves the brake system below the required air reserve for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121.
There is no warning sign before failure. Autocar reported no known cases, claims, or complaints, but owners should not rely on pedal feel, noise, or a dashboard light to identify this defect. The fix is to replace the suspect air tanks with the correct volume tanks or install additional tanks.
Who's affected?
Both model years use the same Autocar air tank part, A7110170-001, in the air brake supply reservoir system.
| 2024 Autocar Legend | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2023 Autocar Legend | brake system |
| Units affected | 5 |
| 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?
Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, which lengthens stopping distance and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the problem affects braking, so schedule the recall service promptly if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Autocar Legend is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to confirm the free air-tank inspection and repair are complete.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the air-brake tanks and replace or add tanks as needed so the brake system has the required air volume.
- Reference recall number 25V209 and Autocar recall DC-2504 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until Autocar confirms the repair is complete. Leave extra stopping distance.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician inspects the air tank setup and replaces tanks or adds additional air tanks as needed so the brake system has the required air volume. Autocar says all affected vehicles were repaired by May 23, 2025. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you paid before this campaign to correct the same condition, Autocar's standard reimbursement plan gives you a path to claim documented expenses. Bring prior repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 3, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 29, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 30, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V209?
Recall 25V209 covers 5 2023-2024 Autocar Legend vehicles with air tanks that hold too little air for the brake system. Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, increase stopping distance, and increase crash risk. Autocar dealers inspect the system and replace or add air tanks for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Autocar Legend is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V209. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer and reference recall 25V209 or Autocar recall DC-2504. The dealer inspection and any needed air-tank repair are 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 and replace or add air tanks free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Autocar dealer.
When was the Autocar Legend recall repair available?
Autocar reported that all vehicles were repaired by May 23, 2025. If your VIN shows recall 25V209 as open, call a franchised Autocar dealer or Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 and ask them to confirm the repair record.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V209000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V209 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V209000 |
Source documents
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 →