14Affected configurations shown1,021Potential units affected67.4%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
What fixes it
Official 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 lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2021-3
0.0%
2021-4
0.0%
2022-1
0.0%
2022-2
0.0%
2022-3
0.0%
2022-4
0.0%
2023-1
0.0%
2023-2
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 21V004000
2021 PETERBILT 520Open vehicle record →2021 PETERBILT 320Open vehicle record →2020 PETERBILT 320Open vehicle record →2020 PETERBILT 520Open vehicle record →2019 PETERBILT 520Open vehicle record →2019 PETERBILT 320Open vehicle record →2018 PETERBILT 520Open vehicle record →2018 PETERBILT 320Open vehicle record →2017 PETERBILT 320Open vehicle record →2017 PETERBILT 520Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 520Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 320Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 320Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 520Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.