The Recall Desk

Vehicle

Peterbilt 520 · 2024

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

Filter by model year

1–8 of 8

  • 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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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

← Back to all Peterbilt models