2013 PETERBILT 320 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PETERBILT 320 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to braking, engine, electrical system, exterior lighting, and steering components, as reflected in the recall data. No consumer complaints have been recorded as of yet.
There are six recalls affecting various systems including the service air brakes, engine and engine cooling, electrical system, exterior lighting (turn signals and tail lights), and steering linkages. Each recall addresses distinct safety defects and offers specific remedies to affected vehicle owners.
Recalls- Service Brakes, Air Supply Check Valve. NHTSA recall 12V026000 affects 15,932 vehicles. Bendix ATR-6 antilock traction relay valves may develop internal leakage in cold conditions, causing continuous brake application. This may cause brakes to overheat, fire risk, and loss of vehicle control. PACCAR provides a temporary free repair pending a permanent fix.
- Engine and Engine Cooling. Recall 15V309000 covers 4,823 vehicles. Excessive engine crankcase pressures can detach the 90-degree elbow on the ventilation breather, allowing engine oil to contact hot surfaces and potentially cause fire. Cummins service centers will secure the elbow and update software at no cost.
- Electrical System. Recall 14V439000 includes 1,966 chassis. Loose electrical connectors on the power distribution module may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install nylon tie straps and later a connection position device free of charge.
- Exterior Lighting - Turn Signals. Recall 19V452000 affects 343 vehicles. Rear amber turn signals may activate simultaneously with brake lights, reducing brake light effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Dealers will add a jumper harness between chassis and amber lights at no cost.
- Exterior Lighting - Tail Lights. Duplicate recall 19V452000 addresses the same defect as above regarding rear amber turn signals and brake light interaction, with identical remedy and risk details.
- Steering Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly. Recall 15V108000 impacts 5,141 vehicles. Front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be undertorqued leading to corrosion and bolt separation, causing loss of control. Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge where needed.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls on their 2013 PETERBILT 320 may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney experienced in such cases could provide guidance on available remedies.
2013 PETERBILT 320 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
28205
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 PETERBILT 320
343 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
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.
2013 PETERBILT 320
5141 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
Risk: Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
2013 PETERBILT 320
4823 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2013 PETERBILT 320
1966 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.
2013 PETERBILT 320
15932 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Risk: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Complaints
No complaints found.