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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2021 Peterbilt 520 in Canada.
On certain electric trucks, the contactors for the high-voltage power system could open. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software and replace a wiring harness.
On certain refuse trucks, the tracking rod brackets on the drive axles could break. If this happens, the tracking rod could detach and cause sudden loss of vehicle stability.
A sudden loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.
Paccar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to install reinforcements on the tracking rod brackets.
On certain trucks, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins L9 or ISX12 diesel engine.
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers using a special tool.
On certain trucks equipped with a right-hand stand-up driving position, the steering column may not be properly supported and could come loose from the mounting structure. If this happens, the driver may have difficulty steering the truck.
A loose steering column could cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash.
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Peterbilt dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the steering column structure. Additional support brackets will also be installed.
On certain trucks, the lift axle pivot bolts may be too short and may not be properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could come loose or break. If this happens, parts could fall from the truck. Note: This recall only affects trucks built with Watson Chalin SL2065 lift axles.
Large fasteners that fall on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the lift axle pivot bolts, as necessary.
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