2024-2026 Peterbilt 520, 2026 Kenworth L770 recall: Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 19, 2026.
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- What's recalled
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.
- The risk
A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
219 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520, 2026 Kenworth L770.
- Compared with
PACCAR Incorporated has 7 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 8 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
94 earlier NHTSA recalls by PACCAR Incorporated since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 17, 2025 2026 Peterbilt 567, 2026 Peterbilt 589 recall: Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- Sept. 2, 2025 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, 2024-2026 Kenworth T880, 2024-2026 Kenworth W990 recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 121 (agency record)
- June 26, 2025 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, 2024-2026 Kenworth T880 and 13 more models recall: Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- May 28, 2025 2024-2026 Peterbilt 567, 2024 Peterbilt 367, 2026 Peterbilt 548 and 1 more model recall: Service Brakes May Fail (agency record)
- March 24, 2025 PACCAR Incorporated recall: Defective Harness May Cause Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACA.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Kenworth L770 2026
- Peterbilt 520 2024-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V022000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 219 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26PACA |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record