Vehicle recall 22V079000 · February 11, 2022
2020-2022 Autocar Legend
The grille bezel may be insufficiently attached, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The grille bezel may be insufficiently attached, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A detached grille bezel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the grille bezel and install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 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-2201.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V079000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 11, 2022
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- DC-2201
- Owner notification
- April 11, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 132
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Critical fasteners; Structure › Body › Bumpers › Active shutters/grill
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar Legend (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
Has your Autocar been repaired?
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