2005 PETERBILT 520 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PETERBILT 520
The 2005 PETERBILT 520 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS.
Recalls for the 2005 PETERBILT 520
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 PETERBILT 520, potentially affecting up to 686 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2005 PETERBILT 520
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PETERBILT 520.
Safety Rating for the 2005 PETERBILT 520
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PETERBILT 520 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PETERBILT 520
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PETERBILT 520
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 520
- 2000 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2001 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2002 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2003 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2004 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2005 PETERBILT 520 (current)
- 2006 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
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- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints