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2017 Peterbilt 320
The 2017 Peterbilt 320 appears in 6 NHTSA recall campaigns (suspension, steering and service brakes, air) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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 at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBL.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 22PBL).
Defect, as filed: 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 of charge. Additionally, for the 520 models, dealers will install a large gusset with triangulating support for the column bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBA.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 21PBA).
Defect, as filed: 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 Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Disc Brakes."
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 recall is 20PBB.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 20PBB).
Defect, as filed: 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 service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 19PBC); components: exterior lighting:turn signal; exterior lighting:tail lights.
Defect, as filed: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017 Peterbilt 320 vehicles, equipped with Meritor disc brakes. The park brake chamber on these vehicles may be to small, which can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: A vehicle with an undersized parking brake could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to anyone in the path of the vehicle.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle park brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1117E.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 1117E).
Defect, as filed: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 16KWB (Kenworth) and 616-C (Peterbilt).
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 616-C and 16KWB).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE20015 | Preliminary evaluation | Quarter Fender Failures | structure:frame and members:underbody shields | 21 Sep 2020 | 14 Oct 2021 | — |
Other Peterbilt 320 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,305 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | 1,874 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 | 1,930 |
| 1990 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1991 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1994 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1995 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1996 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 | 15,017 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 9,015 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2,645 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 359 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 344 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,369 |
| 2006 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 343 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 604 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 9,458 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 10,367 |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | 10,324 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 10,307 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 | 30,903 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 28,205 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 | 24,706 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | 33,122 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 34,992 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 20,486 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 17,255 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 17,255 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 17,255 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 16,679 |
| 2022 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 15,658 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 15,658 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Peterbilt 320 model years · Peterbilt: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2017 Peterbilt 320 have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 22V939000, was reported to NHTSA on 16 Dec 2022 and concerns suspension:multiple axle. Across all model years the Peterbilt 320 line has 36 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2017 Peterbilt 320?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2017 Peterbilt 320 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.