Peterbilt 520

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    Loose bolts may cause the bracket to flex or break, potentially damaging adjacent components or locking up the steering, increasing the risk of crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS

    If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    A stability control event meant to only actuate the ABS controlled wheel ends could actuate lift axle brakes or modulate park brake chambers and could possibly de-stabilize the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A missing quick release valve cannot ensure correct rear brake release timing, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS

    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.

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    STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    STEERINGUS

    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.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMUS

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    ENGINEUS

    A rear lifting bracket that detaches while the engine is being lifted can result in the engine falling or swinging, increasing the risk of injury.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    STEERINGUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS

    Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    STEERINGUS

    A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLEUS

    An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Peterbilt 520date unknown
    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.