2020 Peterbilt 220 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Engine 2021-08-04 · campaign 21V609000 · 6 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with Meritor 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.
Risk: A loss of power to the system may cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR has already inspected and replaced the stator parts on the affected vehicles. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBH.
Service bulletins (13)
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.
Engine 2026-09-11 · P001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"kenworth: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. peterbilt: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Electrical System 2025-05-31 · 98-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
5/29/2025: a new ethernet multiplexed architecture (emux) service tool kit service manual (sm034-022) has been released to provide general use information. the new emux service tool kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. 4/29/2025:
Engine 2024-11-22 · 32-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
info only unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. a new starter troubleshooting guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warran
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-19 · 46-014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only storage guideline procedures are now available for both medium duty and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles.
Electrical System 2024-09-14 · 98-030 · Service Campaign
information only new diagnostic tool is required to support paccar ethernet multiplexed architecture (emux). the emux service tool kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage.
Electrical System 2024-06-26 · 46-066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain peterbilt model 220ev battery electric vehicles (bevs), timer 2 for the hed® telematic device may malfunction inside the cab harness. due to this malfunction, the fuse for the telematic device is being triggered. if fuse has blown, the timer may malfunction.
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