Peterbilt 320, 520 (2015-2021): Steering
Recall 21V004000 · Jan 11, 2021 · PACCAR Incorporated
1,021
vehicles affected
1,021
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V004000
- Date
- Jan 11, 2021
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 1,021
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2015-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBA.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 14 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V004000?
2 models: Peterbilt 320 (2015-2021), Peterbilt 520 (2015-2021), about 1,021 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V004000?
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.
What can happen?
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, 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.