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SevereNHTSA·20V429000·Announced 2020-07-24

Peterbilt 520 Recall: Steering Assist Bracket Bolts May Loosen

PACCAR is recalling 2020 Peterbilt 520 trucks because incorrect bolts may allow the steering assist bracket to loosen, potentially locking the steering.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 could lock up, posing a significant risk of crash and serious injury.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles due to a defect in the steering electric power assist system. Incorrect bolts may have been used to secure the steering assist cylinder bracket, which could allow the bolts to loosen over time.

If the bolts loosen, the bracket may flex or break. This condition could damage adjacent components or cause the steering to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the recall record indicates a potential total of 239 vehicles.

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 on August 17, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 520
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
239

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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