BMW 320 2016: STEERING:COLUMN

Make : BMW Model : 320 Year : 2016
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V004000
Date Owner's Notified: 2021-07-30 Date Received by ODI: 2021-01-11 Date Added to Database: 2021-01-12
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21PBA
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1021
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.