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March 3, 2020 Service bulletin

Steering

Peterbilt technical service bulletin 19PBF for 2020 Peterbilt 520.

Bulletin number
19PBF
Component
Steering
Summary
Safety Recall: Peterbilt Motors Company has decided a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, may exist in certain Model 520 vehicles with Right Hand Stand Up (RHSU) configuration built between June 15, 2018 and February 14, 2019. Vehicles may have an improperly supported steering gear assist bracket due to the incorrect spring bracket installed. The spring bracket may be missing 3 drilled and tapped holes which will provide additional support for the steering gear assist bracket. An improperly supported steering gear assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Resolution is to inspect and verify the steering assist bracket is installed with 5 required bolts. If 5 bolts are not installed, a new bracket will be installed.

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