Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #21V004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V004000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2015-2021 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles Includes 1,021 affected units, Steering Column Support Structure May Crack, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2021 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V004000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2021-01-11T00:00:00

Subject: Steering column support structure may crack

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,021

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21PBA

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 61.41

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NHTSA ID: 21V004000

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