Kenworth L770; Peterbilt 520 (2024-2026): Steering
Recall 26V022000 · Jan 19, 2026 · PACCAR Incorporated
219
vehicles affected
219
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V022000
- Date
- Jan 19, 2026
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 219
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2024-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V022000?
2 models: Kenworth L770 (2026), Peterbilt 520 (2024-2026), about 219 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V022000?
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.
What can happen?
A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.