CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 vehicles built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration. The steering assist cylinder bracket may not have been properly mounted.
- Risk
- The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will correcting the mounting, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on January 31, 2020. The recall began March 4, 2020. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBF.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain vehicles built in the right-hand stand-up configuration, the steering assist cylinder bracket may not have been mounted properly. Over time, the bracket may break, damaging nearby components, or the steering may lock up. Either outcome raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or take it to an authorized dealer. The dealer will correct the bracket mounting at no cost to you. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 520 | 20182019 |
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