2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220
The 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220, potentially affecting up to 29,808 vehicles.
Recall 25V182000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
| 168 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 220, 2024-2025 Peterbilt Model 220, and 2022-2025 Kenworth K270 and K370 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Recall 24V433000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 7,410 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Consequence: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners...
View full details →Recall 24V433000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 7,410 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Consequence: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners...
View full details →Recall 24V433000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 7,410 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Consequence: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners...
View full details →Recall 24V433000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 7,410 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Consequence: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220.
Safety Rating for the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
46-024 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CARB Label Procedure Update The repair procedure removes the aftermarket change request, adds GHG label inspection, and directs dealers to open a TCS365 case to order new labels. Warranty codes for inspection and label replacement have been updated. Certain Battery Electric Vehicles that are subject to California Air Resources Board...
25PBD — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Safety Recall – Interim Notification Certain Medium Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (MD BEV) may experience intermittent continuity in one or more terminal pins of the C40 connector on the cradle harness. Intermittent connections in the C40 connector may result in a loss of propulsion, which may increase the risk of...
25PBD — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Safety Recall – Interim Notification Certain Medium Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (MD BEV) may experience intermittent continuity in one or more terminal pins of the C40 connector on the cradle harness. Intermittent connections in the C40 connector may result in a loss of propulsion, which may increase the risk of...
24KWGD/24PBGD — STEERING
This bulletin contains secondary inspection procedures and part replacement procedures for tie-rods identified as SUSPECT under 24PBGB ONLY. Certain chassis that have completed 24PBGB inspection with “GOOD” results but have not filed warranty claims to close out the campaign in SIR will need to file a claim and close out...
24PBGD — STEERING
This bulletin contains secondary inspection procedures and part replacement procedures for tie-rods identified as SUSPECT under 24PBGB ONLY. Certain chassis that have completed 24PBGB inspection with “GOOD” results but have not filed warranty claims to close out the campaign in SIR will need to file a claim and close out...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT MODEL 220
- 2024 PETERBILT MODEL 220 — 0 complaints
- 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220 (current)
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