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April 11, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V264000
During a short circuit, the fusible link may ignite nearby material, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V264
Manufacturer Autocar, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 597
Summary
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the harness to include proper circuit protection, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar’s number for this recall is DC-2404.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
May 3, 2023, Autocar personnel reported four events that occurred during manufacturing. May 4, 2023, Autocar began investigation. May 2023 through March 6, 2024, investigation, evaluation and testing concluded. April 6, 2024, the investigation and testing information was presented to Autocar’s management team and out of an abundance of caution, Autocar decides to perform a voluntary safety recall.
5 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
AUTOCAR | LEGEND | 2020-2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V264-5619.PDF 217.266KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V264-5895.pdf 645.599KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V264&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-264
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Autocar, LLC APR 11, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-264 Manufacturer Recall No. : DC-2404
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC
Address : 551 S WASHINGTON STREET HAGERSTOWN IN 47346
Company phone : 7654895499
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 597 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2024 Autocar DC (Legend) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : All DC (Legend) models manufactured with the suspect fusible links are included.
Production Dates : AUG 20, 2019 – DEC 22, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5VCCCLEG6LC231616 End : 5VCCCLEJ5RC246659 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The fusible links are routed with other combustible material and can cause a fire during a short circuit event.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : During short circuit event there is an increased risk of a fire.
Description of the Cause : A manufacturing error resulted in the fusible link routing too close to consumable components. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur :
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-264 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A87106061-005 Component Name 2 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710601-011 Component Name 3 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710601-008 Component Name 4 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710642-008 Component Name 5 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710603-006 Component Name 6 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710641-002 Component Name 7 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710642-002 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-264 Page 3 Component Name 8 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710641-003 Component Name 9 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710642-003 Component Name 10 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710641-004 Component Name 11 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710642-004 Component Name 12 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710641-007 Component Name 13 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710642-007 Component Name 14 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710641-008 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-264 Page 4 Component Name 15 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710642-009 Component Name 16 : Autocar Wiring Harness Component Description : Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A8710642-006 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Autocar LLC Address : 551 S Washington St
Hagerstown Indiana 47346
Country : United States Chronology :
May 3, 2023, Autocar personnel reported four events that occurred during manufacturing. May 4, 2023, Autocar began investigation. May 2023 through March 6, 2024, investigation, evaluation and testing concluded. April 6, 2024, the investigation and testing information was presented to Autocar’s management team and out of an abundance of caution, Autocar decides to perform a voluntary safety recall. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Autocar will voluntarily initiate an owner notification and recall of all
affected vehicles. Autocar will distribute to owners of affected vehicles an Owner Notification Letter, which will describe the defect and provide instructions for scheduling the inspection/repair of the vehicle at no cost to the vehicle’s owner. The owner letter will instruct vehicle owners who have paid to have this condition remedied prior to this campaign to seek reimbursement pursuant to Autocar’s General Reimbursement Plan, on file with the agency pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 573.6(c)(8)(i) and 49 C.F.R 573.13. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Autocar will repair or replace the suspect harness to include proper circuit protection. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-264
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
October 30, 2023, through November 17, 2023, the harness designations were changed to include proper circuit protection and a clean point established for production. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The dealer and owner notifications will begin June 6, 2024, and end June
7, 2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 06, 2024 – JUN 07, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 06, 2024 – JUN 07, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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