Every 2020 Peterbilt 365 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Steering · NHTSA 22V277000
Apr 25, 2022Steering:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
- Risk
- Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
Full recall details for 22V277000 →Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA 21V391000
May 26, 2021Fuel System, Diesel:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
Full recall details for 21V391000 →Power Train · NHTSA 20V506000
Aug 26, 2020Power Train:Axle Assembly
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
- Risk
- The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
- Fix
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 20PBE and 20KWC.
Full recall details for 20V506000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V130000
Apr 3, 2020Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBA.
Full recall details for 20V130000 →
2020 Peterbilt 365 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Peterbilt 365. Peterbilt has issued at least 49 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (13)
- Engine (12)
- Electrical System (9)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (8)
- Power Train (7)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (5)
Read Peterbilt 365 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Peterbilt 365. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“THE ENGINE AFTERTREATMENT DEF FLUID SENSOR IN THE DEF TANK FAILS - SETTING A STOP ENGINE ERROR CODE THAT SHUTS THE TRUCK DOWN, RESULTING IN AN INOPERATABLE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. ONLY WAY TO MOVE THE TRUCK IS WITH A WRECKER. DANGER TO DRIVER AND SURROUNDING VEHICLES.”
2020 PETERBILT 365Jun 23, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11422061
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