2024–2026 Peterbilt 520 & 2026 Kenworth L770 recall: steering
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V022000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 26PACA
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 219
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 10, 2026
- Built
- Nov 25, 2024 – Dec 11, 2024
- Recall started by
- MFR