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Service bulletins for the 2018 Peterbilt 520

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

49 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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34-0852020-04-03. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
20PBB2020-04-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE. Safety Recall: Peterbilt has decided that certain Model 320 and 520 trucks built between 2/20/2015 and 7/16/2019 may have been built without a quick release valve. The absence of this valve could affect rear brake timing on certain vehicles equipped with a tri-drive or liftable tag axle and Dual Seated or Right Hand Stand-Up steering configurations. Resolutoin is to inspect for a quick release valve installed, and if there is not one, to install a quick release valve.
32-0162020-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-0852020-03-04. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
03-0712020-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
02-1512020-01-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has initiated an improvement to the Model 320/520 power window module. A vapor barrier will be installed over the module to prevent moisture.
02-1532019-12-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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.
01-0752019-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
02-1542019-11-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Fix as Fail: Some model 520 right hand stand up vehicles built before 07/16/19 are experiencing washer fluid leakage from the windshield reservoir through the vent line. Resolution is to replace the current washer fluid line with a longer length.
TIB43-0622019-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Information Only – This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
42-0562019-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail -“ Composite fittings used in the cooling system may crack, resulting in coolant leaks. Brass fittings are available to replace the composite fittings.
42-0582019-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
19PBC2019-08-02. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Safety Recall: Vehicles fail to confirm with FMVSS/CMVSS No 108 Table 1-a requirements which requires 2 red stop lamps. Vehicles were equipped with additional amber stop lamps which may illuminate when the brake is applied, and may confuse other drivers. Resolution is to remove the amber stop lamps and associated wiring.
34-0662019-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
45-0612019-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Non-Safety Campaign: Identified Model 520 vehicles, equipped with natural gas engine, were built with a compressor supply hose with reinforced spring that could break loose and cause internal engine damage.
19PBB2019-06-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Safety Recall: INTERIM NOTIFICATION - Peterbilt Motors Company has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Model 520 vehicles manufactured between October 17, 2016 and March 04, 2019 with left hand or right hand single steer Power Distribution Center (PDC) harnesses. The power wire to the PDC may be inadequate and unable to accommodate the current draw. This can cause the wire to overheat and potentially melt the cab power harness connector. This could cause a loss of power to the cab and engine, which may result in the engine shutting down. A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
34-0772019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
34-0742019-05-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Non Safety Campaign: Vehicles were built with a 5 bolt supply wire for the air dryer pressure sensor that is no longer required with current architecture. If left in place, a fault code P1644 may be set.
13-0492019-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
02-1462019-03-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Fix-As-Fail: Vehicles may have been built with windshield structure that is not to specification. Resolution is guided by District Service Manager review of issue.
03-0642018-08-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
36-0032018-08-13. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Non-Safety Campaign - Installation of 3rd Eye Camera Harnesses on vehicles built missing this component.
02-1442018-08-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Non-Safety Campaign - Installation of sun visor on vehicles built missing this component.
36-0032018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Non-Safety Campaign - Installation of 3rd Eye Camera Harnesses on vehicles built missing this component.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.