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Paccar - Steering cross-shaft may fail

Official notice

20 Jan 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Steering cross-shaft may fail. The official notice reports a defect involving the steering. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash. Published 2026-01-22.

What to do now

Arrange a free inspection, repair and replacement at an authorised dealer as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

219

Recall number

26PACA

Official notice

2026-01-22

The hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the steering. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2026

Models

KENWORTH L770 AND 2024-2026 PETERBILT 520

Recall Numbers

26PACA

Campaign Numbers

26V022

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Affected products

Product 1

PACCAR Incorporated — Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail

Units affected

219

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the steering. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Paccar. Contact: Paccar incorporated.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

26PACA

Campaign number

26V022

Units affected

219

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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