Vehicle recall 19V618000 · August 22, 2019
Peterbilt 337 and 348
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V618000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 22, 2019
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19PBD
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 109
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 337 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Peterbilt 348 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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