PACCAR is recalling certain 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks with Haulmaax/EX suspensions due to potential axle instability. Owners must have their suspension inspected by dealers for free.
An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
PACCAR is recalling specific 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks with Haulmaax/EX suspensions. The suspension brackets could detach, making the axle unstable and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for free inspections.
The suspension tracking rod brackets could fail and detach from the forward drive axle. This makes the axle unstable, which can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks with Haulmaax/EX suspensions are most at risk. These trucks are used for refuse collection and may be driven on public roads.
Check if your Peterbilt 320 or 520 refuse truck was manufactured between 2015 and 2023 and has Haulmaax/EX suspension. The recall covers specific models sold in the U.S. market.
Dealers will inspect the welds and add an additional bracket between the tracking rod bracket and axle housing if needed, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023, so check your mailbox for this letter.
Dealers will inspect the welds and add an additional bracket between the tracking rod bracket and axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBL.
The suspension tracking rod brackets may fail and detach from the forward drive axle, causing the axle to become unstable and increasing crash risk.
Your truck is affected if it is a 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 or 520 refuse truck with Haulmaax/EX suspension.
Dealers will inspect the welds and add an additional bracket between the tracking rod bracket and axle housing if needed, free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Peterbilt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V939000 — Peterbilt Peterbilt Hello, I own a Peterbilt that is covered by recall 22V939000 from Peterbilt. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the welds and add an additional bracket between the tracking rod bracket and axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBL. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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