Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V004000

Steering: column

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-01-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V004000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
1,021
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-11
Owners notified
2021-07-30

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles. The steering column support structure may crack or break in certain right-hand, stand-up drive models.

Safety risk

If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 520 models right hand stand-pp steering column structure and replace it if cracks are present, as well as add additional support brackets to the new (if replaced) or existing structure, free of charge. Additionally, for the 520 models, dealers will install a large gusset with triangulating support for the column bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBA.

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

14 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 3202021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
PETERBILT 5202021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

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.