2021 Peterbilt 520 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 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
- Sep 16, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Peterbilt 520 — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The quick release valve on the rear brake signal hose may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
21V720000 · 15 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
- Nov 25, 2020Crash risk2020–2021 Peterbilt 520 — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The stability control brake relay may have the Spring Brake Modulating (SBM) Valve or the lift axle hose incorrectly connected.
20V739000 · 11 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 26, 2020Crash risk2020 Kenworth T800, 2021 Kenworth T800B, 2020–2021 Kenworth T880 and 8 other models — Power Train
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.
20V506000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated