Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V022000 Reported January 19, 2026

Steering cross-shaft may fail

Q: What is recall 26V022000?

NHTSA recall 26V022000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 19, 2026. It addresses: Steering cross-shaft may fail. The recall affects approximately 219 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 219 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

26V022000

Manufacturer Campaign

26PACA

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

219

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 19, 2026

Completion Rate

14.16

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2026 kenworth l770 and 2024-2026 peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (rhsu) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.

Safety Consequence

A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 13, 2026. Owners may contact peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 26paca.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 26V022000 or campaign 26PACA.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 26V022000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V022000?

NHTSA recall 26V022000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 19, 2026. It addresses: Steering cross-shaft may fail. The recall affects approximately 219 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V022000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26PACA. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.