Recall Register

2008 Peterbilt 320: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2008 Peterbilt 320. The newest campaign is 19V452000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Jun 2019. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 19V452000, in the NHTSA record

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 service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 9,458 units in total.

  • 19V452000Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
  • 15V309000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
  • 08V510000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
  • 08V002000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 07V591000Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
  • 07V287000Engine and Engine Cooling
  • 07V276000Parking Brake
  • 07V132000Power Train / Axle Assembly

  1. 19V452000Received . 343 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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 service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 19PBC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 15V309000Received . 4,823 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWH and 515-G.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWH and 515-G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 08V510000Received . 60 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling 60 my 2008-2009 320 trucks equipped with caterpillar c13 diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This may result in a fire hazard.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair this vehicle (please see 08e054). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 908I. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 08V002000Received . 2,794 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWF 1207L. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 07V591000Received . 559 units.

    Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on january 9, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWE & 1107K. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 07V287000Received . 618 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins, in conjunction with paccar, will conduct the remedy campaign. Cummis will install new ecm software. Owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357, peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 607F & 07KWC.

  7. 07V276000Received . 16 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 607G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 07V132000Received . 245 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW4 & 107C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2008 Peterbilt 320
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE10029Preliminary evaluationDriveshaft separates from tractorPower Train / Driveline / Driveshaft2 Aug 201023 Dec 201010V634000
EA09008Engineering analysisHorton Fan Hub FailuresEngine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan29 May 200927 Aug 2010

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19871
  2. 19882
  3. 19893
  4. 19901
  5. 19911
  6. 19921
  7. 19931
  8. 19941
  9. 19951
  10. 19961
  11. 19971
  12. 19981
  13. 19996
  14. 20006
  15. 20012
  16. 20022
  17. 20032
  18. 20041
  19. 20052
  20. 20061
  21. 20073
  22. 20088
  23. 20094
  24. 20104
  25. 20113
  26. 20125
  27. 20135
  28. 20146
  29. 20159
  30. 20165
  31. 20176
  32. 20184
  33. 20194
  34. 20204
  35. 20212
  36. 20221
  37. 20231

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2008 Peterbilt 320: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/peterbilt/320/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
PACCAR Incorporated

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Peterbilt 320?
9,458 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 320 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 320, model years 1987 to 2023. 8 of them name the 2008 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Peterbilt 320 open?
No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.