The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V917000·Announced 2019-12-20

Peterbilt Recalls 2018-2019 520 Trucks for Steering Bracket Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 trucks because a steering assist bracket may be improperly mounted, risking steering lockup and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can cause steering lockup and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 vehicles built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration. The recall addresses a defect where the steering assist cylinder bracket may not have been properly mounted.

The improperly mounted bracket may break, causing damage to surrounding components and/or locking up the steering, which increases the risk of a crash.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification on January 31, 2020, and the recall began on March 4, 2020. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 520
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
21

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 520

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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