CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used to secure the steering assist cylinder bracket, possibly allowing the bolts to loosen.
- Risk
- Loose bolts may cause the bracket to flex or break, potentially damaging adjacent components or locking up the steering, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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 August 17, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBD.
- 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
The steering assist cylinder bracket may have been secured with incorrect bolts. Over time these bolts can loosen, which may cause the bracket to flex or break. A broken or flexing bracket could damage nearby parts or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. PACCAR will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install the correct hardware with thread adhesive and replace any components damaged by the improperly secured bracket. Owners can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and reference recall number 20PBD. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 520 | 2020 |
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