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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V004000

2018 Peterbilt 520 | 2020 Peterbilt 520 | 2021 Peterbilt 520 | 2016 Peterbilt 320 | 2019 Peterbilt 520 | 2017 Peterbilt 320 | 2017 Peterbilt 520 | 2018 Peterbilt 320 | 2021 Peterbilt 320 | 2016 Peterbilt 520 | 2019 Peterbilt 320 | 2015 Peterbilt 320 | 2020 Peterbilt 320 | 2015 Peterbilt 520 — Steering: column

Published January 12, 2021 · Recall initiated: January 11, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V004000, published January 12, 2021 and initiated January 11, 2021. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2018 Peterbilt 520 | 2020 Peterbilt 520 | 2021 Peterbilt 520 | 2016 Peterbilt 320 | 2019 Peterbilt 520 | 2017 Peterbilt 320 | 2017 Peterbilt 520 | 2018 Peterbilt 320 | 2021 Peterbilt 320 | 2016 Peterbilt 520 | 2019 Peterbilt 320 | 2015 Peterbilt 320 | 2020 Peterbilt 320 | 2015 Peterbilt 520 — Steering: column.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
PETERBILT
Model
520
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2018 PETERBILT 520 | 2020 PETERBILT 520 | 2021 PETERBILT 520 | 2016 PETERBILT 320 | 2019 PETERBILT 520 | 2017 PETERBILT 320 | 2017 PETERBILT 520 | 2018 PETERBILT 320 | 2021 PETERBILT 320 | 2016 PETERBILT 520 | 2019 PETERBILT 320 | 2015 PETERBILT 320 | 2020 PETERBILT 320 | 2015 PETERBILT 520
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Peterbilt 520 | 2020 Peterbilt 520 | 2021 Peterbilt 520 | 2016 Peterbilt 320 | 2019 Peterbilt 520 | 2017 Peterbilt 320 | 2017 Peterbilt 520 | 2018 Peterbilt 320 | 2021 Peterbilt 320 | 2016 Peterbilt 520 | 2019 Peterbilt 320 | 2015 Peterbilt 320 | 2020 Peterbilt 320 | 2015 Peterbilt 520 — Steering: column recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V004000 on January 12, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 520.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)