2015-2021 Peterbilt 320 and Peterbilt 520 recall: column
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 11, 2021. It covers about 1,021 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,021
- reported
- Jan 11, 2021
- owners notified
- Jul 30, 2021
Steering: column
- 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.
- Risk
- If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V004000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 21V004000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2021 Peterbilt 320 and Peterbilt 520 column?
Yes. Recall 21V004000, reported on January 11, 2021, covers about 1,021 vehicles.
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 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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