2019 PETERBILT 520 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 PETERBILT 520 has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and structural components through official recalls rather than direct complaints.
There are 12 recalls affecting systems such as suspension, steering, engine wiring, fuel injection, exterior lighting, and service brakes. These recalls address defects that could impact vehicle stability, steering control, engine operation, fuel safety, lighting compliance, and braking performance.
- Suspension failure. Recall 22V939000 affects 15,658 trucks. Tracking rod brackets on Haulmaax/EX suspensions may detach from the forward drive axle, causing instability. Dealers will inspect and reinforce the bracket welds free of charge.
- Steer arm fastener failure. Recall 22V277000 involves 17,641 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners might fail, risking loss of steering control. Dealers will replace and torque the fasteners at no cost.
- Engine shutdown risk. Recall 19V282000 included 5,051 trucks. Undersized wires in the cab power harness connector can overheat and melt, potentially causing the engine to stop unexpectedly. Dealers will replace the wire with a correctly sized one free of charge.
- Steering assist bracket defect. Recall 19V917000 affects 21 trucks with right-hand stand-up configuration. The steering assist cylinder bracket may be improperly mounted, risking breakage and steering lock-up. Dealers will correct the mounting free of charge.
- Steering column cracking. Recall 21V004000 covers 1,021 vehicles. The steering column support may crack or break in certain right-hand stand-up drive models, which could affect steering control. Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the column structure as needed free of charge.
- Fuel rail leakage. Recall 21V391000 involves 612 trucks. Improperly seated sealing washers may cause high pressure fuel rail leaks. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts to prevent fire risk.
- Turn signal light malfunction. Recall 19V452000 includes 343 trucks. Amber rear turn signals may activate simultaneously with brake lights, causing confusion and reduced brake light effectiveness. Dealers will install jumper harnesses on affected lights free of charge.
- Air brake delayed release. Recall 20V132000 affects 233 vehicles with specific rear axles. Missing quick release valves on rear brake signal hoses may cause brake release delays. Dealers will install the missing valves at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety or vehicle operation may have rights under their state’s lemon law. They should consider consulting with an attorney or consumer protection specialist to explore possible remedies.
2019 PETERBILT 520 Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
40580
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 PETERBILT 520
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.
2019 PETERBILT 520
15658 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
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.
Risk: An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 PETERBILT 520
1021 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
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.
Risk: If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 PETERBILT 520
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.
2019 PETERBILT 520
233 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Risk: A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.
2019 PETERBILT 520
21 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
Risk: The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 PETERBILT 520
5051 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 PETERBILT 520
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.