NHTSAGeneral Alert
PACCAR Incorporated - Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
Published: January 19, 2026Recall ID: 26V022000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 26V022000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V022000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 14.16 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26PACA |
| Potentially affected | 219 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |