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Kenworth L770 Recall 26V022: Steering Shaft May Fail, Risking Loss of Steering Control

NHTSA campaign 26V022, reported January 19, 2026, 219 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A right-hand stand-up steering cross-shaft on certain vehicles may become stressed and fail. If the cross-shaft fails, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts at no cost to owners, and will replace any cross-shaft that is damaged or broken. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. If you have questions, you can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V022PACCAR Incorporated
Component
STEERING
Problem
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.
Risk
A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth L7702026
Peterbilt 520202420252026