{"vehicle":{"id":"2021_peterbilt_520","year":2021,"make":"Peterbilt","model":"520"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025150","date":"2025-03-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain electric trucks, the contactors for the high-voltage power system could open. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software and replace a wiring harness.","mfr_campaign":"25PBC / 25KWC","units":47,"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/2025150"},{"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":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V720000","date":"2021-09-16","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles.  The quick release valve on the rear brake signal hose may be missing.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, \"Air Brake Systems.\"","mfr_campaign":"21PBK","units":15,"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/21V720000"},{"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":"20V739000","date":"2020-11-25","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles.  The stability control brake relay may have the Spring Brake Modulating (SBM) Valve or the lift axle hose incorrectly connected.","mfr_campaign":"20PBF","units":11,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["520"],"built_from":"2019-09-26","built_to":"2020-07-22","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V739000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020399","date":"2020-08-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the lift axle pivot bolts may be too short and may not be properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could come loose or break. If this happens, parts could fall from the truck.\nNote: This recall only affects trucks built with Watson Chalin SL2065 lift axles.\n\nSafety Risk:\nLarge fasteners that fall on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the lift axle pivot bolts, as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"20PBE & 20KWC","units":502,"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/2020399"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V506000","date":"2020-08-26","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065).  The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.","mfr_campaign":"20PBE and 20KWC","units":1097,"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/20V506000"}],"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."]}