Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth L770 2026
- Peterbilt 520 2024–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V022000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 19, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 10, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 219
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 25, 2024 to Dec 11, 2024
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 26PACA
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jun 12, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jan 25, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Dec 3, 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.