2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and Peterbilt 520 recall: service brakes, air

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on March 4, 2020. It covers about 233 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 233
reported: Mar 4, 2020
owners notified: Mar 24, 2020
related complaints: 4

Service brakes, air

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBB.

Recall number 20V132000

Affected vehicles

Peterbilt 320 2016-2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Peterbilt 520 2016-2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about brakes problems.

2017 Peterbilt 320 2018 Peterbilt 320 2019 Peterbilt 320 2020 Peterbilt 320 2017 Peterbilt 520 2018 Peterbilt 520 2019 Peterbilt 520 2020 Peterbilt 520

Questions about recall 20V132000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and Peterbilt 520 service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 20V132000, reported on March 4, 2020, covers about 233 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V132000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBB.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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