2018 PETERBILT 520 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 PETERBILT 520
The 2018 PETERBILT 520 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 12 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE, STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 PETERBILT 520
NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 2018 PETERBILT 520, potentially affecting up to 47,607 vehicles.
Recall 22V939000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| 15,658 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks equipped with Haulmaax/EX suspensions. The suspension tracking rod brackets may fail and detach from the forward drive axle, causing the axle to become unstable.
Consequence: An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the welds and add an additional bracket between the tracking rod bracket and axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service...
View full details →Recall 22V277000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 17,641 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Consequence: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Recall 21V391000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 612 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
View full details →Recall 21V391000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 612 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
View full details →Recall 21V004000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 1,021 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 520 models right hand stand-pp steering column structure and replace it if cracks are present, as well as add additional support brackets to the new (if replaced) or existing structure, free...
View full details →Recall 21V004000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 1,021 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 520 models right hand stand-pp steering column structure and replace it if cracks are present, as well as add additional support brackets to the new (if replaced) or existing structure, free...
View full details →Recall 20V132000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 233 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V917000 — STEERING
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 vehicles built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration. The steering assist cylinder bracket may not have been properly mounted.
Consequence: The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will correcting the mounting, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on January 31, 2020. The recall began March 4, 2020. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for...
View full details →Recall 19V282000 — ENGINE
| 5,051 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main power wire to the PDC with a wire of the correct size, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's...
View full details →Recall 19V282000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 5,051 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main power wire to the PDC with a wire of the correct size, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's...
View full details →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 2018 PETERBILT 520
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 PETERBILT 520.
Safety Rating for the 2018 PETERBILT 520
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 PETERBILT 520 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 PETERBILT 520
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 PETERBILT 520. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
E298 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain Engine Model Year 2018 PACCAR MX-11 engines must have the crankcase pressure sensor replaced due to contamination during assembly.
01-085 — VISIBILITY
Info Only â Certain 520 model chassis built between 2014 and 2021, and equipped with the Red Dot HVAC system, may have service port spacing which will not allow the connection of a pressure gauge to both the high and low side service ports simultaneously. A specific tool is available...
45-061 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Non-Safety Campaign: Identified Model 520 vehicles, equipped with natural gas engine, were built with a compressor supply hose with reinforced spring that could break loose and cause internal engine damage.
02-146 — STRUCTURE
Fix-As-Fail: Vehicles may have been built with windshield structure that is not to specification. Resolution is guided by District Service Manager review of issue.
36-003 — EQUIPMENT
Non-Safety Campaign - Installation of 3rd Eye Camera Harnesses on vehicles built missing this component.
36-003 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Non-Safety Campaign - Installation of 3rd Eye Camera Harnesses on vehicles built missing this component.
36-003 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
Non-Safety Campaign - Installation of 3rd Eye Camera Harnesses on vehicles built missing this component.
36-003 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Non-Safety Campaign - Installation of 3rd Eye Camera Harnesses on vehicles built missing this component.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 PETERBILT 520
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 520
- 2013 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2015 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2017 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2018 PETERBILT 520 (current)
- 2019 PETERBILT 520 — 1 complaint
- 2020 PETERBILT 520 — 3 complaints
- 2021 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2022 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2023 PETERBILT 520 — 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