Peterbilt recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Loose bolts may cause the bracket to flex or break, potentially damaging adjacent components or locking up the steering, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Peterbilt 520 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V429000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 17, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 239
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jan 19, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Dec 3, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jun 12, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.