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Peterbilt 320 recalls

15 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Peterbilt 320, across model years 1990–2023. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.

15recalls

34model years affected

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Check your 320 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.

Recalls and owner complaints by model year

Of the Peterbilt 320 model years, the 2015 has the most recalls (8).

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Peterbilt 320 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.

Peterbilt 320 recalls and owner complaints by model year
Model year	Recalls	Owner complaints
1999	1	no data
2000	1	no data
2001	1	no data
2002	1	no data
2003	1	no data
2004	1	no data
2005	1	no data
2006	1	no data
2007	1	no data
2008	2	no data
2009	3	no data
2010	4	1
2011	3	0
2012	5	1
2013	5	0
2014	6	1
2015	8	0
2016	5	0
2017	5	0
2018	4	0
2019	4	0
2020	4	0
2021	2	0
2022	1	0
2023	1	0

Peterbilt 320 recalls by model year

Most common Peterbilt 320 problems

What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:

Steering3
Service Brakes, Air3
Electrical System2
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Suspension1
Exterior Lighting1

Latest Peterbilt 320 recalls

PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Suspension
Dec 16, 2022SuspensionModel years 2015–2023
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.
PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Steering
Nov 1, 2021SteeringModel years 2015–2021
PACCAR recalls 2015-2021 Peterbilt 520 trucks with potential steering column cracks that could cause crashes. Owners must have steering column inspected and repaired free by dealers.
PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Apr 3, 2020Service Brakes, AirModel years 2016–2020
PACCAR recalls 2016-2020 Peterbilt 520 trucks with potential brake delay risk. Vehicles may fail FMVSS 121 air brake standards. Owners must have brakes checked by dealers for free.
PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Exterior Lighting
Jun 14, 2019Exterior LightingModel years 1990–2020
Paccar recalls certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 trucks with rear amber turn signals that may light up with brake lights, risking crashes. Owners must contact Paccar for free fix.
KENWORTH T800 (2016) recall — Steering
Sep 22, 2017SteeringModel years 2016
PACCAR recalls 2016 Kenworth T800 trucks with potentially loose steering tie rods that could cause loss of steering and crash risk. Owners must have dealer inspect torque or replace parts.

Recall timeline

When the Peterbilt 320 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.

20221
20211
20201
20191
20171
20161
20152
20144
20121
20111
20101

Peterbilt 320 problems & complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the Peterbilt 320; the most reported area is service brakes, hydraulic. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.

Owner complaints: 3
Service bulletins (TSBs): 37+
Crashes / fires reported: 0 / 1
Defect investigations: 1

See Peterbilt 320 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →

What to do if your Peterbilt 320 is recalled

Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
Call a Peterbilt dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Peterbilt about reimbursement.

Every Peterbilt 320 recall, by model year

Peterbilt 320 recall questions

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 320 have?

We have 15 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Peterbilt 320, covering model years 1990–2023. The most recent was issued Dec 16, 2022 (Suspension).

Which Peterbilt 320 model year has the most recalls?

The 2015 Peterbilt 320 has the most, with 8 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.

What are the most common Peterbilt 320 recall problems?

By system: Steering (3), Service Brakes, Air (3), Electrical System (2), Engine and Engine Cooling (2).

Is it safe to drive a recalled Peterbilt 320?

None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.

How do I check if my Peterbilt 320 has an open recall?

Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Peterbilt dealer can also look it up.

Are Peterbilt 320 recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires Peterbilt to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Peterbilt dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.

Peterbilt 320 recalls

Peterbilt 320 recalls by model year

Most common Peterbilt 320 problems

Latest Peterbilt 320 recalls

Recall timeline

Peterbilt 320 problems & complaints

What to do if your Peterbilt 320 is recalled

Every Peterbilt 320 recall, by model year

2023 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2022 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2021 Peterbilt 320 — 2 recalls

2020 Peterbilt 320 — 4 recalls

2019 Peterbilt 320 — 4 recalls

2018 Peterbilt 320 — 4 recalls

2017 Peterbilt 320 — 5 recalls

2016 Peterbilt 320 — 5 recalls

2015 Peterbilt 320 — 8 recalls

2014 Peterbilt 320 — 6 recalls

2013 Peterbilt 320 — 5 recalls

2012 Peterbilt 320 — 5 recalls

2011 Peterbilt 320 — 3 recalls

2010 Peterbilt 320 — 4 recalls

2009 Peterbilt 320 — 3 recalls

2008 Peterbilt 320 — 2 recalls

2007 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2006 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2005 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2004 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2003 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2002 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2001 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2000 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1999 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1998 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1997 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1996 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1995 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1994 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1993 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1992 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1991 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1990 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

Peterbilt 320 recall questions

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Peterbilt 320 recalls

Peterbilt 320 recalls by model year

Most common Peterbilt 320 problems

Latest Peterbilt 320 recalls

Recall timeline

Peterbilt 320 problems & complaints

What to do if your Peterbilt 320 is recalled

Every Peterbilt 320 recall, by model year

2023 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2022 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2021 Peterbilt 320 — 2 recalls

2020 Peterbilt 320 — 4 recalls

2019 Peterbilt 320 — 4 recalls

2018 Peterbilt 320 — 4 recalls

2017 Peterbilt 320 — 5 recalls

2016 Peterbilt 320 — 5 recalls

2015 Peterbilt 320 — 8 recalls

2014 Peterbilt 320 — 6 recalls

2013 Peterbilt 320 — 5 recalls

2012 Peterbilt 320 — 5 recalls

2011 Peterbilt 320 — 3 recalls

2010 Peterbilt 320 — 4 recalls

2009 Peterbilt 320 — 3 recalls

2008 Peterbilt 320 — 2 recalls

2007 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2006 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2005 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2004 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2003 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2002 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2001 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

2000 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1999 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1998 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1997 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall

1996 Peterbilt 320 — 1 recall