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KENWORTH, PETERBILT — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-01-19

Kenworth L770 and Peterbilt 520 vehicles, RHSU compartment may detach

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-19
Manufacturer	PACCAR Incorporated
Models affected	L770, 520
Model year	2025, 2024-2026
Units affected	219
Defect	PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 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._x000D_ 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 are expected to be mailed March 20, 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.
Recall number	26V022000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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