January 11, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V004000
Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V004
Manufacturer PACCAR Incorporated
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,021
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.
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. A remedy plan for the 320 models has not been yet been finalized. The recall is expected to begin March 8, 2021. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBA.
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.
14 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| PETERBILT | 320 | 2015-2021 |
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2015-2021 |
1 Associated Document
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V004-9165.PDF 213.859KB
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