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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2026 Peterbilt 520 in Canada.
On certain trucks, the steering cross shaft could fail and cause a loss of right-hand steering control. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a right-hand stand up steering configuration.
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering cross shaft.
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the stop lamps, low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, reverse lamps and turn signal lamps not to turn on, or to turn on unexpectedly. This problem could also cause the lift axle(s) to raise or lower on their own.
Lamps that don't work properly could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Lift axles that move unexpectedly could increase the risk of injury.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software.
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