Every 2019 Peterbilt 520 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Suspension · NHTSA 22V939000
Dec 16, 2022Suspension:Multiple Axle
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks equipped with Haulmaax/EX suspensions. The suspension tracking rod brackets may fail and detach from the forward drive axle, causing the axle to become unstable.
- Risk
- An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V939000 →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 →Steering · NHTSA 21V004000
Nov 1, 2021Steering:Column
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles. The steering column support structure may crack or break in certain right-hand, stand-up drive models.
- Risk
- If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 520 models right hand stand-pp steering column structure and replace it if cracks are present, as well as add additional support brackets to the new (if replaced) or existing structure, free of charge. Additionally, for the 520 models, dealers will install a large gusset with triangulating support for the column bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBA.
Full recall details for 21V004000 →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 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 20V132000
Apr 3, 2020Service Brakes, Air
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. The rear brake signal hose may be missing a quick release valve, possibly causing a delay in their brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Disc Brakes."
- Risk
- A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.
- Fix
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBB.
Full recall details for 20V132000 →Steering · NHTSA 19V917000
Dec 20, 2019Steering
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 vehicles built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration. The steering assist cylinder bracket may not have been properly mounted.
- Risk
- The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will correcting the mounting, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on January 31, 2020. The recall began March 4, 2020. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBF.
Full recall details for 19V917000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V282000
Sep 4, 2019Electrical System
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
- Risk
- An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main power wire to the PDC with a wire of the correct size, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBB.
Full recall details for 19V282000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 19V452000
Jun 14, 2019Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.
Full recall details for 19V452000 →
2019 Peterbilt 520 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Peterbilt 520. Peterbilt has issued at least 42 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
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (11)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (9)
- Equipment (7)
- Engine (4)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (3)
- Power Train (3)
Read Peterbilt 520 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Peterbilt 520. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING AND LOCKING. WRONG SIZE S-CAM BUSHING INSTALLED FROM FACTORY.”
2019 PETERBILT 520Apr 30, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11204662
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