Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V429000

Steering: electric power assist system

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-07-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V429000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
239
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-24
Owners notified
2020-08-17

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used to secure the steering assist cylinder bracket, possibly allowing the bolts to loosen.

Safety risk

Loose bolts may cause the bracket to flex or break, potentially damaging adjacent components or locking up the steering, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install hardware with thread adhesive and replace any components damaged by the improperly secured steer assist bracket, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBD.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 5202020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.