PETERBILT 520 2018: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V917000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 520 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-04 2019-12-20 2019-12-23

Production Dates: 2018-06-15 - 2019-02-14

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19PBF

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 vehicles built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration. The steering assist cylinder bracket may not have been properly mounted.

Consequence

The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will correcting the mounting, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on January 31, 2020. The recall began March 4, 2020. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBF.

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.