PACCAR recalls 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024–2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles over steering cross-shaft that may fail
The steering cross-shaft in the right-hand stand-up configuration may become stressed and fail, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and cite PACCAR's recall number 26PACA.
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Recall details
- Product
- Kenworth L770, 520 2024–2026
- Company
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Hazard
- A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 219 vehicles
- Owner notification
- March 10, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 19, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V022000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26PACA
- Model years: 2024–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING
- 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.
- Consequence
- A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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