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Peterbilt 520

24 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V181000·2025-03-24

    Peterbilt and Kenworth high voltage contactors can open cutting drive power

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579 and Kenworth T680 trucks because the high voltage contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and drive power.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579, 520
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V908000·2024-12-03

    2025 Kenworth T880 steering fasteners may fail and cause crashes

    PACCAR is recalling 2025 Kenworth T880 and other commercial vehicles due to steering arm and tie rod bracket fasteners that may fail, resulting in loss of steering control and increased crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 520, T480, 548, 367
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V433000·2024-06-12

    2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Steering Linkage Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to improperly heat-treated ball studs in steering assemblies that may break, causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, T480, T380, T280
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V044000·2024-01-25

    PACCAR steering gears assembled with too few recirculating balls

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because steering gear assemblies may have fewer recirculating balls than required, risking loss of steering control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579, 535, 520
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V043000·2024-01-25

    PACCAR truck steering knuckles may leave axle spindles loose or fractured

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies. 68 units are affected.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 520, 367, 389, 567
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V939000·2022-12-16

    Peterbilt 320 and 520 Refuse Trucks Recalled for Suspension Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks because suspension brackets may fail, causing axle instability and increasing crash risk.

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    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 320, 520
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V277000·2022-04-25

    PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Steering Fastener Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2018-2020 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because steering arm fasteners may fail, potentially causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T270, 579, T440, 567
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V720000·2021-09-16

    Peterbilt 520 Trucks Recalled for Missing Rear Brake Valve

    PACCAR is recalling 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 trucks because a missing rear brake valve may cause incorrect brake release timing, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 520
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V004000·2021-01-11

    Peterbilt 320 and 520 Trucks Recalled for Steering Column Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2015-2021 Peterbilt 320 and 520 trucks because the steering column support may crack, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 520, 320
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V739000·2020-11-25

    Peterbilt 520 Recalled for Incorrect Brake Relay Connections

    PACCAR is recalling 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles because incorrectly connected brake components may destabilize the vehicle during stability control events, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 520
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V429000·2020-07-24

    Peterbilt 520 Recall: Steering Assist Bracket Bolts May Loosen

    PACCAR is recalling 2020 Peterbilt 520 trucks because incorrect bolts may allow the steering assist bracket to loosen, potentially locking the steering.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 520
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V132000·2020-03-04

    Peterbilt 320 and 520 Trucks Recalled for Brake Signal Hose Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 trucks because a missing quick release valve may delay brake release, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 320, 520
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V917000·2019-12-20

    Peterbilt Recalls 2018-2019 520 Trucks for Steering Bracket Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 trucks because a steering assist bracket may be improperly mounted, risking steering lockup and crashes.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 520
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V911000·2019-12-19

    PACCAR Recalls 2020 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Axle Shaft Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2020 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because improperly heat-treated rear axle output shafts may fracture, creating a road hazard.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 567, 367, W990, 389
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V282000·2019-04-09

    Peterbilt 520 Recall: Undersized Wires May Cause Engine Shutdown

    PACCAR is recalling 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 trucks because undersized wires may overheat and melt, potentially causing an unexpected engine shutdown and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 520
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V436000·2025-06-26

    Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks with lighting and axle control defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2024–2026 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. A software fault may prevent tail brake lights, headlights, reverse lights, and turn signals from illuminating properly, and may cause lift axles to unexpectedly raise or oscillate.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T480, T180, T280, T380
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V915000·2024-12-09

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Faulty Electronic Control Units

    PACCAR is recalling 2021-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks with defective electronic control units that may fail due to electrical interference, potentially disabling critical safety systems including ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 348, W990, 365, 548
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V749000·2023-11-07

    Peterbilt Recalls 2024 520 Trucks Due to Engine Bracket Risk

    PACCAR is recalling 2024 Peterbilt 520 vehicles because a rear lifting bracket may detach, posing an injury risk during engine lifting.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 520
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V631000·2022-08-17

    2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled for engine control failure

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks because the engine control module may short-circuit, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 520, 579, T680, T800B
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V547000·2022-07-28

    Commercial trucks recalled for faulty steering gear assemblies

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2022–2023 Peterbilt and Kenworth commercial trucks due to incorrectly assembled steering gears that may fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 365, W990, 367, 389
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V391000·2021-05-26

    Heavy-duty trucks recalled for fuel rail defect and fire risk

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2018-2021 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks because a sealing washer defect in the fuel rail assembly may cause fuel leaks. When fuel leaks occur near an ignition source, fire risk increases.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 367, 337, 567, T370
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V506000·2020-08-26

    Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled for suspension bolt defects

    PACCAR is recalling approximately 1,097 certain 2020-2021 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems. The pivot bolts may be too short to properly engage the locking nuts, risking separation from the suspension and potential vehicle crashes.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT W900, 567, 365, 367
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V452000·2019-06-14

    Peterbilt 320 and 520 Trucks Recalled for Rear Turn Signal Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 trucks because rear turn signals may illuminate with brake lights, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 320, 520
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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