RHSU Steering Cross-Shaft Misalignment

Recall Filing Date: January 19, 2026
Transport Canada Recall ID: 2026-014
NHTSA Recall ID: 26V022
Manufacturer Recall ID: 26PACA

 

PACCAR, Inc. has determined to recall the vehicles below.

Manufacturer

Peterbilt Motors Company, 1700 Woodbrook Street, Denton, TX 76205

Description of Defect/Non-compliance

Misalignment in Steering Cross-Shaft Bearing Mounting Holes may Lead to Added Stress on the Right-Hand Stand-Up (RHSU) Configuration of the Steering Cross Shaft on the Peterbilt Model 520 and Kenworth L770.

Safety Risk

Failure in the RHSU Steering Cross Shaft Would Result in a Loss of Steering Control on the Right Side. Loss of Steering Control may Increase the Risk of an Accident.

Cause

Drilling Robot for the Doghouse was Unable to Consistently Locate Passthrough Holes for Steering Cross-Shaft.

Identification of Potentially Defective Vehicles:

 Canada United States
Vehicle Makes and Models:  Peterbilt Model 520 Peterbilt Model 520
Vehicle Model Years:  2025-2026 2024-2026
Production Dates:  10-09-2023 to 08-06-2025 10-09-2023 to 08-06-2025
 
Description of Remedy

Affected vehicle owners will be notified and dealers will Inspect and Repair the trucks free of charge. Owners who incurred costs to obtain a remedy for the problem addressed by the recall in advance of receiving notification may seek reimbursement through the process outlined in the general reimbursement plan on file.

Interim Safety Precautions

N/A

Parts Availability

PACCAR Inc. confirms that the parts necessary to correct this defect are available through authorized service centers.

Last updated: January 19, 2026

 

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