# PACCAR Incorporated: Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail (26V022000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Subject | Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 26V022000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26PACA |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 219 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 219 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V022000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.