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PACCAR Incorporated: Steering (2024 PETERBILT 520, 2025 PETERBILT 520, 2026 KENWORTH L770…)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-01-19

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Company / brand
PACCAR Incorporated
Product
2024 PETERBILT 520; 2025 PETERBILT 520; 2026 KENWORTH L770; 2026 PETERBILT 520
Reason / hazard
A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (remedy)
Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACA.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 219
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.
Component
STEERING
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