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Peterbilt 520 Recall 21V004: Steering column may crack, risking loss of steering control

NHTSA campaign 21V004, reported January 11, 2021, 1,021 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain right-hand, stand-up drive Peterbilt 320 and 520 trucks may have a steering column support structure that can crack or break. If the steering column loosens from its mounting, steering control can be affected, which raises the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free of charge. Dealers will inspect the steering column structure on the affected 520 models and replace it if cracks are found. Additional support brackets will be added to the new or existing structure, and 520 models will also receive a large gusset with triangulating support for the column bracket. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. For questions, contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.

Owners should take their truck to an authorized Peterbilt dealer for the free repair, and check their VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V004PACCAR Incorporated
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles. The steering column support structure may crack or break in certain right-hand, stand-up drive models.
Risk
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 520 models right hand stand-pp steering column structure and replace it if cracks are present, as well as add additional support brackets to the new (if replaced) or existing structure, free of charge. Additionally, for the 520 models, dealers will install a large gusset with triangulating support for the column bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBA.
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.

Affected vehicles

Peterbilt 3202015201620172018201920202021
Peterbilt 5202015201620172018201920202021