{"vehicle":{"id":"2018_peterbilt_520","year":2018,"make":"Peterbilt","model":"520"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022725","date":"2022-12-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain refuse trucks, the tracking rod brackets on the drive axles could break. If this happens, the tracking rod could detach and cause sudden loss of vehicle stability.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPaccar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to install reinforcements on the tracking rod brackets.","mfr_campaign":"22PBL","units":375,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022725"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V939000","date":"2022-12-16","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"22PBL","units":15658,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V939000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022210","date":"2022-04-25","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail. If this happens, the steer arm could separate from the steering knuckle and cause a loss of steering control.\nNote: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Dana D-series steer axle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.","mfr_campaign":"22KWB & 22PBB","units":985,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022210"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V277000","date":"2022-04-25","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"22 PBB and 22 KWB","units":17641,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V277000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021323","date":"2021-05-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak.\nNote: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins L9 or ISX12 diesel engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nCummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers using a special tool.","mfr_campaign":"21KWC & 21PBD","units":19,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Recalls Audit","match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021323"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V391000","date":"2021-05-26","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"21KWC, 21PBD","units":612,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V391000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021006","date":"2021-01-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks equipped with a right-hand stand-up driving position, the steering column may not be properly supported and could come loose from the mounting structure. If this happens, the driver may have difficulty steering the truck.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loose steering column could cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Peterbilt dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the steering column structure. Additional support brackets will also be installed.","mfr_campaign":"21PBA","units":34,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021006"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V004000","date":"2021-01-11","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"STEERING:COLUMN","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"21PBA","units":1021,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V004000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V132000","date":"2020-03-04","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":"20PBB","units":233,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V132000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V917000","date":"2019-12-20","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"STEERING","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"19PBF","units":21,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":"2018-06-15","built_to":"2019-02-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V917000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V452000","date":"2019-06-14","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":"19PBC","units":343,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":"1989-06-01","built_to":"2019-04-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V452000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019199","date":"2019-04-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks with a single steering position (RH or LH drive), the power wire to the Power Distribution Center (PDC) can 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to replace the 10-gauge main power wire to the PDC with a 4-gauge wire.","mfr_campaign":"19PBB","units":215,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019199"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V282000","date":"2019-04-09","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"19PBB","units":5051,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":"2016-10-17","built_to":"2019-03-04","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V282000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}