PETERBILT 2018 PETERBILT 520 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 PETERBILT 520
Brand
PETERBILT
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2018 PETERBILT 520 vehicles due to steering:column issues. If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026