PACCAR Recalls Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Steering Shaft Failure Risk
PACCAR is recalling 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 and 2026 Kenworth L770 trucks because the steering cross-shaft may fail, causing loss of steering control.
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 (steering cross-shaft failure) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The recall involves 219 vehicles in total.
The defect involves the right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft, which may become stressed and fail. A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
The recalled product
- Product
- KENWORTH, PETERBILT L770, 520
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 219
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 (2)
- L770
- 520
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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