Peterbilt 520 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Peterbilt 520, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jan 19, 2026Crash risk2026 Kenworth L770, 2024–2026 Peterbilt 520 — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.
26V022000 · 219 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 26, 2025Crash risk2025–2026 Kenworth L770, 2025 Kenworth T180, 2025–2026 Kenworth T280 and 13 other models — Exterior Lighting
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. 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."
25V436000 · 56K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 24, 2025Crash risk2021–2025 Kenworth T680, 2022–2025 Peterbilt 520, 2022–2025 Peterbilt 579 — Electrical System
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.
25V181000 · 238 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 9, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Kenworth C500B, 2023–2025 Kenworth T280, 2022–2023 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
24V915000 · 221K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 3, 2024Crash risk2024 Kenworth T480, 2024 Kenworth T800, 2024–2025 Kenworth T880 and 5 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
24V908000 · 68 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 12, 2024Crash risk2025 Kenworth K270, 2025 Kenworth K370, 2025 Kenworth L770 and 15 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
24V433000 · 7K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 25, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Kenworth L770, 2024–2025 Kenworth T280, 2024–2025 Kenworth T380 and 13 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
24V044000 · 46K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 25, 2024Crash risk2024 Kenworth T800, 2024 Kenworth T880, 2024 Kenworth W900 and 5 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
24V043000 · 68 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 7, 2023Crash risk2024 Peterbilt 520 — Engine
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The rear lifting bracket that attaches to the engine cylinder head may be insufficiently secured, which can allow it to detach.
23V749000 · 9 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- 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
- Aug 17, 2022Crash risk2023 Kenworth K270, 2023 Kenworth K370, 2023 Kenworth T280 and 18 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
22V631000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 28, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Kenworth C500, 2022–2023 Kenworth T170, 2022–2023 Kenworth T270 and 24 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
22V547000 · 48K 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
- 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
- Jul 24, 2020Crash risk2020 Peterbilt 520 — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used to secure the steering assist cylinder bracket, possibly allowing the bolts to loosen.
20V429000 · 239 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
- Dec 19, 2019Crash risk2020 Kenworth T800, 2020 Kenworth T880, 2020 Kenworth W990 and 5 other models — Power Train
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.
19V911000 · 148 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 — Engine
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