2020-2026 Autocar Legend recall: Exterior Side Mirror May Detach From Vehicle
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 29, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 14, 2026.
- What's recalled
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Legend (DC) vehicles. The glue joint in the exterior mirror may become damaged, causing the mirror assembly to detach.
- The risk
A detached mirror can reduce the driver's visibility and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
1,058 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2026 Autocar Legend.
- Compared with
Autocar, LLC has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 13 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
28 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 9, 2025 2024-2026 Autocar Legend, 2024-2026 Autocar Xpeditor recall: Loss of Steering Control (agency record)
- Oct. 3, 2025 2023-2026 Autocar Legend, 2023-2026 Autocar Xpeditor recall: Steering Wheel May Separate and Cause Steering Loss (agency record)
- April 3, 2025 2023-2024 Autocar Legend recall: Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- April 3, 2025 2020-2026 Autocar Legend recall: Blower Motor may Short Circuit and Cause Fire (agency record)
- Jan. 29, 2025 2023 Autocar Legend recall: Inoperative Forward Collision Warning System (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Autocar will reinforce or replace the mirror assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2601.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Autocar Legend 2020-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V722000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,058 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | DC-2601 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record