Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V149000 Reported March 9, 2021

Steering shaft may bind

Autocar, Llc · Steering · 60 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V149000
Manufacturer Campaign
DC-2102
Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
60
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 9, 2021
Completion Rate
56.67

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 legend vehicles. the steering column tilt control cable may contact the steering shaft, possibly causing the steering shaft to bind and requiring an increased effort to steer the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column tilt cable routing, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. autocar issued owners an interim notification letter on may 6, 2021. the remedy is expected to be avalabile february 2022. owner notification letters were mailed on may 25, 2022. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. autocar's number for this recall is dc-2102.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V149000 or campaign DC-2102.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V149000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V149000?

NHTSA recall 21V149000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on March 9, 2021. It addresses: Steering shaft may bind. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V149000 or the manufacturer campaign number DC-2102. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.