PETERBILT 520 (2019) recall — Steering
PACCAR recalls 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 trucks with improperly mounted steering bracket that may lock up steering, increasing crash risk. Owners must have bracket checked by dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 trucks that may have a steering assist cylinder bracket not properly mounted. This could cause the steering to lock up, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact PACCAR for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224269-peterbilt-520-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-broken.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224269-peterbilt-520-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-broken · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V917000
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“Peterbilt 520 (2019) Steering Recall: Risk of Crash from Broken Bracket.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224269-peterbilt-520-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-broken. Based on NHTSA recall #19V917000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V917000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering assist cylinder bracket may not be properly mounted, which can cause it to break. If it breaks, it may lock up the steering, making the vehicle harder to control and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 trucks with Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Peterbilt 520 was built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration between 2018 and 2019. The recall began March 4, 2020, and PACCAR issued an interim notification on January 31, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact PACCAR
Call PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will correcting the mounting, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on January 31, 2020. The recall began March 4, 2020. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBF.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The steering assist cylinder bracket may not have been properly mounted, which can cause it to break and lock up the steering, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your Peterbilt 520 was built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration between 2018 and 2019.
What should I do if I own this truck?
Contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Contact Peterbilt
We’ve drafted a message you can send Peterbilt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V917000 — Peterbilt Peterbilt Hello, I own a Peterbilt that is covered by recall 19V917000 from Peterbilt. The official recall notice states: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will correcting the mounting, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on January 31, 2020. The recall began March 4, 2020. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBF. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V917000 (December 20, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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