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NHTSA recall,

2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles

The steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

PACCAR Incorporated 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. A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 219 vehicles nationwide.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on January 19, 2026. Owners were notified by mail on March 13, 2026. Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. You may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Peterbilt affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • L770Kenworth, model years 2026
  • 520Peterbilt, model years 2024 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Component
Steering defect
Campaign
26V022000
Vehicles affected
219
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26PACA
Manufacturer phone
1-940-591-4220

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)