Safety Recalls of Peterbilt 320 Vehicles

There have been 33 safety recalls for the Peterbilt 320. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Peterbilt 320.

NHTSA Recall #: 21V004000; Jan. 11, 2021

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Peterbilt 320, 2016 Peterbilt 320, 2017 Peterbilt 320, 2018 Peterbilt 320, 2019 Peterbilt 320, 2020 Peterbilt 320, 2021 Peterbilt 320, 2015 Peterbilt 520, 2016 Peterbilt 520, 2017 Peterbilt 520, 2018 Peterbilt 520, 2019 Peterbilt 520, 2020 Peterbilt 520, 2021 Peterbilt 520
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Recall 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V705000; Nov. 10, 2017

A vehicle with an undersized parking brake could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to anyone in the path of the vehicle.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Peterbilt 320
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017 peterbilt 320 vehicles, equipped with meritor disc brakes. The park brake chamber on these vehicles may be to small, which can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V593000; Sep. 22, 2017

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Kenworth K170, 2016 Kenworth T170, 2016 Kenworth T270, 2016 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth W900, 2016 Peterbilt 220, 2016 Peterbilt 320, 2016 Peterbilt 325, 2016 Peterbilt 330, 2016 Peterbilt 337, 2016 Peterbilt 348, 2016 Peterbilt 365, 2016 Peterbilt 367, 2016 Peterbilt 382, 2016 Peterbilt 384, 2016 Peterbilt 386, 2016 Peterbilt 389, 2016 Peterbilt 389G, 2016 Peterbilt 567, 2016 Peterbilt 579, 2016 Peterbilt 587
Component: STEERING
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V426000; Jun. 10, 2016

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Kenworth C500, 2017 Kenworth T660, 2017 Kenworth T680, 2017 Kenworth T800, 2017 Kenworth T880, 2017 Kenworth W900, 2017 Peterbilt 320, 2017 Peterbilt 365, 2017 Peterbilt 367, 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2017 Peterbilt 567, 2017 Peterbilt 579, 2017 Peterbilt 587
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 kenworth c500, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to may 6, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V309000; May. 26, 2015

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T440, 2012 Kenworth T440, 2013 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2016 Kenworth W900, 2008 Peterbilt 320, 2009 Peterbilt 320, 2010 Peterbilt 320, 2011 Peterbilt 320, 2012 Peterbilt 320, 2013 Peterbilt 320, 2014 Peterbilt 320, 2015 Peterbilt 320, 2008 Peterbilt 337, 2009 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 337, 2011 Peterbilt 337, 2012 Peterbilt 337, 2013 Peterbilt 337, 2014 Peterbilt 337, 2015 Peterbilt 337, 2008 Peterbilt 348, 2009 Peterbilt 348, 2010 Peterbilt 348, 2011 Peterbilt 348, 2012 Peterbilt 348, 2013 Peterbilt 348, 2014 Peterbilt 348, 2015 Peterbilt 348, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2009 Peterbilt 365, 2010 Peterbilt 365, 2011 Peterbilt 365, 2012 Peterbilt 365, 2013 Peterbilt 365, 2014 Peterbilt 365, 2015 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 382, 2009 Peterbilt 382, 2010 Peterbilt 382, 2011 Peterbilt 382, 2012 Peterbilt 382, 2013 Peterbilt 382, 2014 Peterbilt 382, 2015 Peterbilt 382, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2009 Peterbilt 384, 2010 Peterbilt 384, 2011 Peterbilt 384, 2012 Peterbilt 384, 2013 Peterbilt 384, 2014 Peterbilt 384, 2015 Peterbilt 384
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V108000; Feb. 24, 2015

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Peterbilt 320, 2010 Peterbilt 320, 2011 Peterbilt 320, 2012 Peterbilt 320, 2013 Peterbilt 320, 2014 Peterbilt 320, 2015 Peterbilt 320, 2009 Peterbilt 365, 2010 Peterbilt 365, 2011 Peterbilt 365, 2012 Peterbilt 365, 2013 Peterbilt 365, 2014 Peterbilt 365, 2015 Peterbilt 365, 2009 Peterbilt 367, 2010 Peterbilt 367, 2011 Peterbilt 367, 2012 Peterbilt 367, 2013 Peterbilt 367, 2014 Peterbilt 367, 2015 Peterbilt 367, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2011 Peterbilt 388, 2012 Peterbilt 388, 2013 Peterbilt 388, 2014 Peterbilt 388, 2015 Peterbilt 388, 2009 Peterbilt 389, 2010 Peterbilt 389, 2011 Peterbilt 389, 2012 Peterbilt 389, 2013 Peterbilt 389, 2014 Peterbilt 389, 2015 Peterbilt 389
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V051000; Jan. 30, 2015

As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Kenworth K270, 2015 Kenworth K370, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T880, 2015 Peterbilt 210, 2015 Peterbilt 220, 2015 Peterbilt 320
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and kenworth k270, k370, t660, t800, t880 trucks manufactured July 21, 2014, to September 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V486000; Aug. 7, 2014

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Kenworth K270, 2015 Kenworth K370, 2015 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T470, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2015 Peterbilt 210, 2015 Peterbilt 220, 2015 Peterbilt 320, 2015 Peterbilt 325, 2015 Peterbilt 330, 2015 Peterbilt 337, 2015 Peterbilt 348, 2015 Peterbilt 365, 2015 Peterbilt 382, 2015 Peterbilt 384, 2015 Peterbilt 567
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 kenworth k270, t270, k370, t370, t440, t470, and w900 chassis manufactured may 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured may 8, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V439000; Jul. 21, 2014

An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Kenworth K300, 2014 Kenworth K300, 2015 Kenworth K300, 2013 Peterbilt 210, 2014 Peterbilt 210, 2015 Peterbilt 210, 2013 Peterbilt 220, 2014 Peterbilt 220, 2015 Peterbilt 220, 2013 Peterbilt 320, 2014 Peterbilt 320, 2015 Peterbilt 320
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V086000; Feb. 18, 2014

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2014 Peterbilt 320, 2015 Peterbilt 320, 2014 Peterbilt 365, 2015 Peterbilt 365, 2014 Peterbilt 382, 2015 Peterbilt 382, 2014 Peterbilt 384, 2015 Peterbilt 384
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: Paccar inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 kenworth t440, t660, t800, and w900 tractor trailers manufactured January 23, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 peterbilt 320, 365, 382, 384 tractor trailers manufactured January 21, 2013, through February 5, 2014, ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Peterbilt 320 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jan. 11, 2021   Steering:column 1,021
Nov. 10, 2017   Parking Brake 4
Sep. 22, 2017   Steering 17,737
Jun. 10, 2016   Electrical System:ignition:module 3,227
May. 26, 2015   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 4,823
Feb. 24, 2015   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 5,141
Jan. 30, 2015   Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper 106
Aug. 7, 2014   Diesel Fuel System 2,045
Jul. 21, 2014   Electrical System 1,966
Feb. 18, 2014   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2,019
Jan. 24, 2014   Seat Belt 10,414
Jan. 30, 2012   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 15,932
Feb. 23, 2011   Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 4,664
Feb. 3, 2010   Air Brake 17
Oct. 3, 2008   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 60
Jan. 8, 2008   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,794
Dec. 20, 2007   Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector 559
Jul. 5, 2007   Engine And Engine Cooling 618
Jun. 27, 2007   Parking Brake 16
Mar. 22, 2007   Power Train:axle Assembly 245
Apr. 28, 2005   Suspension 1,026
Aug. 2, 2004   Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices 1
Nov. 27, 2002   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 16
Jul. 15, 2002   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 4,513
Jan. 15, 2002   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 2,302
Aug. 28, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2,294
May. 17, 2001   Suspension 390
Apr. 13, 2001   Electrical System:wiring 1,449
Mar. 1, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 6,392
Feb. 2, 2000   Service Brakes, Air:controls 26
Aug. 10, 1989   Vehicle Speed Control:springs 1,305
Aug. 10, 1989   Vehicle Speed Control:springs 56
Apr. 7, 1989   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 569


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Peterbilt 320 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2021 Peterbilt 320 1
2020 Peterbilt 320 1
2019 Peterbilt 320 1
2018 Peterbilt 320 1
2017 Peterbilt 320 3
2016 Peterbilt 320 2
2015 Peterbilt 320 7
2014 Peterbilt 320 5
2013 Peterbilt 320 4
2012 Peterbilt 320 4
2011 Peterbilt 320 2
2010 Peterbilt 320 3
2009 Peterbilt 320 3
2008 Peterbilt 320 7
2007 Peterbilt 320 2
2005 Peterbilt 320 1
2003 Peterbilt 320 1
2002 Peterbilt 320 1
2001 Peterbilt 320 1
2000 Peterbilt 320 5
1999 Peterbilt 320 5
1989 Peterbilt 320 3
1988 Peterbilt 320 2
1987 Peterbilt 320 1