Recall 22V939000

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Report Date
20221216
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Affected Vehicles
18 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBL.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 PETERBILT 320
2015 PETERBILT 520
2016 PETERBILT 320
2016 PETERBILT 520
2017 PETERBILT 320
2017 PETERBILT 520
2018 PETERBILT 320
2018 PETERBILT 520
2019 PETERBILT 320
2019 PETERBILT 520
2020 PETERBILT 320
2020 PETERBILT 520
2021 PETERBILT 320
2021 PETERBILT 520
2022 PETERBILT 320
2022 PETERBILT 520
2023 PETERBILT 320
2023 PETERBILT 520

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.