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.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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 |