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Autocar, LLC: Inoperative Forward Collision Warning System

Agency Publication Date: January 29, 2025
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Summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling two 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks because the forward collision warning (FCW) system may fail to operate due to a software error. This safety feature is intended to alert drivers of impending collisions, but the defect prevents it from functioning as designed. Autocar has indicated that both affected vehicles were scheduled for repair by March 5, 2025.

Risk

An inoperative forward collision warning system fails to provide critical alerts to the driver, significantly increasing the risk of a high-impact crash. There are no specific instructions to park the vehicle outside or stop driving it, but the system will not provide the intended safety notifications until repaired.

What You Should Do

  1. Verify if your vehicle is one of the two affected 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks by checking your VIN or contacting Autocar customer service.
  2. Contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 and reference recall number DC-2501 to confirm if your vehicle has already received the necessary software update.
  3. Dealers will reprogram the FCW software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by March 5, 2025.
  4. If you have additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Reprogramming of the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) software.

How to: Dealers will reprogram the FCW software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by March 5, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks
Part / Model:
DC (Legend)

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V035000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Autocar, LLC
Units Affected: 2 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 5, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: DC-2501
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response