NHTSA Campaign 26V022000

STEERING

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jan 19, 2026 · 219 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH L770 2026 219
PETERBILT 520 2024 219
PETERBILT 520 2025 219
PETERBILT 520 2026 219

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.