2019 Peterbilt 520 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2019 Peterbilt 520. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 16, 2022Crash risk2015–2023 Peterbilt 320, 2015–2023 Peterbilt 520 — Suspension
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.
22V939000 · 16K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 25, 2022Crash risk2018–2020 Kenworth T270, 2018–2020 Kenworth T370, 2018–2020 Kenworth T440 and 16 other models — Steering
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.
22V277000 · 18K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 26, 2021Fire risk2018–2021 Kenworth T270, 2018–2021 Kenworth T370, 2018–2021 Kenworth T440 and 10 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
21V391000 · 612 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 11, 2021Crash risk2015–2021 Peterbilt 320, 2015–2021 Peterbilt 520 — Steering
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.
21V004000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 4, 2020Crash risk2016–2020 Peterbilt 320, 2016–2020 Peterbilt 520 — Service Brakes, Air
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."
20V132000 · 233 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 20, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Peterbilt 520 — Steering
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.
19V917000 · 21 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 14, 2019Crash risk1990–2020 Peterbilt 320, 1990–2020 Peterbilt 520 — Exterior Lighting
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."
19V452000 · 343 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 9, 2019Crash risk2017–2020 Peterbilt 520 — Electrical System
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.
19V282000 · 5K units · PACCAR Incorporated