2010 PETERBILT 320 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 PETERBILT 320
The 2010 PETERBILT 320 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 PETERBILT 320
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2010 PETERBILT 320, potentially affecting up to 10,667 vehicles.
Recall 19V452000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 343 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V452000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 343 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V108000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 5,141 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The...
View full details →Recall 15V309000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 4,823 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow...
Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output...
View full details →Recall 10V034000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 320 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON HLR2 NON-STEERING PUSHER AXLE FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE TRUCKS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF AIR TANKS FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence: THIS SITUATION MAY IMPACT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR RESERVOIR TO THE AIR SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 PETERBILT 320
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 PETERBILT 320. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE 2010 PETERBILT 320 GARBAGE TRUCK WAS RETURNING FROM THE WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BROKE OFF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE PETAL FELL OVER SIDEWAYS, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY FOR THE TRUCK. THE TWO VERY SMALL BRACKETS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH HAS A ROD IN THE BOTTOM THE GOES THROUGH THE PEDAL AND INTO EACH BRACKET WHICH PETERBILT CALLS A BEARING. THE BRACKETS (BEARINGS) BOTH DETERIORATED AS THEY ARE MADE OF A VERY LIGHT POT METAL TYPE MATERIAL AND WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED BROKE INTO SEVERAL PIECES. THE TRUCK WAS PUT INTO SERVICE IN OCTOBER 2010, LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO. WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER PETERBILT 320 THAT HAS THE SAME COMPONENTS THAT ARE ALSO DETERIORATING. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND GOT REPLACEMENT BRACKETS (BEARINGS) WHICH ARE MADE OF A HEAVER STEEL TYPE MATERIAL BUT THE BRACKETS (BEARINGS) ARE STILL OF THE SAME STYLE WHICH ARE VERY SMALL AND I BELIEVE WITH THE FORCE THAT A DRIVER USES ON ANY BRAKE PETAL THESE SHOULD BE OF A HEAVIER TYPE CONSTRUCTION AND SIZE. I BELIEVE AT A MINIMUM THAT ALL PETERBILT 320'S WITH THESE STYLE BRACKETS (BEARINGS) SHOULD BE RECALLED AND THE NEW HEAVIER MATERIAL BRACKETS (BEARINGS) BE INSTALLED UNTIL THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY IS RESIGNED TO A HIGHER AND MORE RELIABLE STANDARD AND REPLACED ON ALL OF THESE TRUCKS. I DO HAVE THE OLD PIECES AND PICTURES OF THEM THAT I COULD SEND YOU.
Safety Rating for the 2010 PETERBILT 320
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 PETERBILT 320 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 PETERBILT 320
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 PETERBILT 320. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-910-2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PETERBILT: SOME VEHICLES HAVE SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION SYSTEM TEMP SENSORS WIRED INCORRECTLY. THERE ARE NO OPERATING SYMPTOMS. *RM
SB-510-1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR: AN AIR COMPRESSOR HOSE IS NOT MEETING QUALITY STANDARDS, BECAUSE IT MAY COLLAPSE CAUSING DAMAGE. *RM
SB-510-1 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PACCAR: AN AIR COMPRESSOR HOSE IS NOT MEETING QUALITY STANDARDS, BECAUSE IT MAY COLLAPSE CAUSING DAMAGE. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 PETERBILT 320
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 320
- 2005 PETERBILT 320 — 0 complaints
- 2006 PETERBILT 320 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PETERBILT 320 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PETERBILT 320 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PETERBILT 320 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PETERBILT 320 (current)
- 2011 PETERBILT 320 — 0 complaints
- 2012 PETERBILT 320 — 1 complaint
- 2013 PETERBILT 320 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PETERBILT 320 — 2 complaints
- 2015 PETERBILT 320 — 0 complaints
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- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints