The worst 2013 Peterbilt 520 problems
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.
Recall number 19V452000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Peterbilt 520 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- An upgraded power steering pump is available for certain Model 520 chassis with a RHSU or dual steering...
- "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- The current chassis harness connector contains a wire that is no longer necessary with the latest...
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and...
- Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure...
- Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles
- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
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Is the 2013 Peterbilt 520 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2013 Peterbilt 520.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Peterbilt 520?
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How many recalls does the 2013 Peterbilt 520 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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