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2015 Peterbilt 520 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2015 model year.

The 2015 Peterbilt 520 is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

CampaignReceivedComponent
22V9390002022-12-16Suspension › Multiple Axle
21V0040002021-01-11Steering › Column
19V4520002019-06-14Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Suspension › Multiple Axle (22V939000, 2022-12-16)

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.

Free 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.

PACCAR Incorporated · 15,658 vehicles · NHTSA record

Steering › Column (21V004000, 2021-01-11)

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.

Free 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.

PACCAR Incorporated · 1,021 vehicles · NHTSA record

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal (19V452000, 2019-06-14)

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.

Free 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.

PACCAR Incorporated · 343 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

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