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Paccar - Steering column support structure may crack
Official notice
11 Jan 2021
Last checked
11 Jan 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - 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. Published 2021-01-11.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
1,021
Recall number
21PBA
Official notice
2021-01-11
The hazard
The hazard
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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