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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2024-2026 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Steering Failure

Agency Publication Date: January 19, 2026
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Summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling approximately 219 vehicles, including certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 models. These specific vehicles feature a right-hand stand-up steering configuration where the cross-shaft may fail due to mechanical stress. Dealers will inspect the steering assembly and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts free of charge.

Risk

If the steering cross-shaft fails, the driver may lose all steering control of the vehicle. This defect poses a significant danger as it can lead to a crash without warning.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles equipped with the right-hand stand-up (RHSU) steering cross-shaft configuration.
  2. Contact an authorized Peterbilt or Kenworth dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering cross-shaft.
  3. For further assistance, contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, referencing PACCAR recall number 26PACA.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and repair of steering cross-shafts.

How to: Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 Kenworth L770
Variants: Right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration

Affected units are specifically those with the RHSU steering configuration.

Product: 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520
Variants: Right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration

Affected units are specifically those with the RHSU steering configuration.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V022000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
Sold By: Authorized Peterbilt Dealers; Authorized Kenworth Dealers
Units Affected: 219 vehicles(9% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 10, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 26PACA
Agency Last Updated: March 17, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response