NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V022000 · manufacturer campaign 26PACA

Steering — Kenworth, Peterbilt · reported 19 Jan 2026 · 219 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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.

The risk

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.

NHTSA campaign
26V022000
Manufacturer campaign
26PACA
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Report received
19 Jan 2026
Owners notified
10 Mar 2026
Potentially affected
219

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2026 Kenworth L770 2024 Peterbilt 520 2025 Peterbilt 520 2026 Peterbilt 520

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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