PETERBILT 520 2015: STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V004000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-12 |
Production Dates: 1989-06-01 - 2019-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21PBA
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1021
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
