The defect
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 remedy
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's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth L770 | 2026 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
Components: STEERING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth L770 | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2024 | 0 | 8 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2025 | 0 | 7 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
Other steering recalls in 2026
20 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the steering; PACCAR Incorporated filed 154 campaigns in all.
| 26V621000 29 Sept 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 26V598000 17 Sept 2026 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 26V590000 11 Sept 2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 26V527000 13 Aug 2026 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 26V524000 12 Aug 2026 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 26V509000 6 Aug 2026 | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| 26V500000 30 Jul 2026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 26V444000 9 Jul 2026 | Volvo Trucks North America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026