Peterbilt 520 recalls
NHTSA's records list 24 safety recalls covering the Peterbilt 520 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 1990-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Jan. 19, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2026 Peterbilt 520 recalls 2
- Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
Component: steering. 219 vehicles potentially affected.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 Peterbilt 520 recalls 7
- Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
Component: steering. 219 vehicles potentially affected.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control
Component: steering. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control
Component: steering. 7,410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Peterbilt 520 recalls 8
- Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
Component: steering. 219 vehicles potentially affected.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control
Component: steering. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Axle Spindles May Fracture
Component: steering. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Lifting Bracket on Engine May Detach
Component: engine. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Peterbilt 520 recalls 5
- High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,601 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Peterbilt 520 recalls 4
- High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Peterbilt 520 recalls 6
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Quick Release Valve Missing/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 15 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 612 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
Component: steering. 1,021 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Stability Control Brake Relay Hose Misconnected
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 11 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lower Rear Pivot Bolts Improperly Sized
Component: power train. 1,097 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Peterbilt 520 recalls 12
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Quick Release Valve Missing/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 15 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 612 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
Component: steering. 1,021 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Stability Control Brake Relay Hose Misconnected
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 11 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lower Rear Pivot Bolts Improperly Sized
Component: power train. 1,097 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Steering Assist Cylinder Bracket May Break
Component: steering. 239 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Output Shafts May Fracture
Component: power train. 148 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown
Component: electrical system. 5,051 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Peterbilt 520 recalls 8
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 612 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
Component: steering. 1,021 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Mounted Steering Bracket
Component: steering. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown
Component: electrical system. 5,051 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Peterbilt 520 recalls 8
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 612 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
Component: steering. 1,021 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Mounted Steering Bracket
Component: steering. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown
Component: electrical system. 5,051 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Peterbilt 520 recalls 5
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
Component: steering. 1,021 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown
Component: electrical system. 5,051 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Peterbilt 520 recalls 4
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
Component: steering. 1,021 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Peterbilt 520 recalls 3
- Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
Component: suspension. 15,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
Component: steering. 1,021 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2001 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2000 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1999 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1998 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1997 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1996 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1995 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1994 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1993 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1992 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1991 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1990 Peterbilt 520 recalls 1
- Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 343 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.