Steering: columnRecall 19V-618 · Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 19V-618 covers 109 Peterbilt vehicles for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V618000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Peterbilt 337 and 348 vehicles. An incorrectly located weld in the steering shaft may crack and cause the lower shaft within the steering column to separate from the mating yoke.
The risk
If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-422. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBD.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 19, 2018 to August 15, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.