Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V618000 Reported August 22, 2019

Weld may crack in steering shaft/loss of steering

Paccar Incorporated · Steering · 109 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V618000
Manufacturer Campaign
19PBD
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
109
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 2019
Completion Rate
48.62

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 19V618000 or campaign 19PBD.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V618000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V618000?

NHTSA recall 19V618000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on August 22, 2019. It addresses: Weld may crack in steering shaft/loss of steering. The recall affects approximately 109 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V618000 or the manufacturer campaign number 19PBD. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.