2001 Peterbilt 520 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2019-06-14 · campaign 19V452000 · 343 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2021-02-25 · 34-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the current chassis harness connector contains a wire that is no longer necessary with the latest electrical architecture. the presence of the wire could result in a false fault code.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2021-02-10 · 02-160 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only – windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
Electrical System 2020-06-08 · 32-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
Power Train 2020-05-29 · 11-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: hendrickson softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
Equipment 2020-03-17 · 32-016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
Structure 2019-11-22 · 02-153 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: some model 320 and 520 vehicles built before 3/11/2019 may experience loss or loosening of doghouse insulation. reference the procedure in the attachment section to properly remove and replace the insulation.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.