2020 PETERBILT 365 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 PETERBILT 365 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety and durability from official recall data. There are no direct customer complaints recorded.
There are five recalls affecting various components including steering fasteners, fuel injection systems, axle assemblies, and battery cables. These recalls address defects that risk crash, fire, and injury.
Recalls- Steering fasteners. Recall 22V277000 affects 17,641 vehicles. Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners may fail causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace and torque the fasteners at no charge. Owner notification began November 8, 2022.
- Fuel injection system. Recall 21V391000 involves 612 vehicles. A sealing washer may not seat correctly allowing the high pressure fuel rail to leak, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace faulty fuel rails free of charge. Notification started May 26, 2021.
- Axle assembly. Recall 20V506000 covers 1,097 vehicles with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension. Rear pivot bolts may be too short and separate from the suspension, creating road hazards that raise crash and injury risks. Dealers will inspect and replace bolts as needed at no cost. Recall began September 29, 2020.
- Battery cables. Recall 20V130000 includes 35,671 vehicles. Positive battery jumper terminal cables may chafe against suspension springs causing electrical shorts and increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace cables free of charge. Notification started April 30, 2020.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consultation with a qualified attorney is advised for those facing persistent issues.
2020 PETERBILT 365 Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
55021
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 PETERBILT 365
17641 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 PETERBILT 365
612 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2020 PETERBILT 365
1097 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
2020 PETERBILT 365
35671 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.