Recall Register

2024 Peterbilt 520: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 Peterbilt 520. The newest campaign is 26V022000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Jan 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering. NHTSA has no complaint on file for 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, 26V022000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACA.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 323,513 units in total.

  • 26V022000Steering
  • 25V436000Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
  • 25V181000Electrical System / Propulsion System
  • 24V915000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module
  • 24V908000Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm
  • 24V043000Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm
  • 24V044000Steering
  • 23V749000Engine

  1. 26V022000Received . 219 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACA.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 26PACA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 25V436000Received . 56,260 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. 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
    Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 25PACF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 25V181000Received . 238 units.

    Electrical System / Propulsion System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 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 25PBC and 25KWC.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 25PBC and 25KWC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 24V915000Received . 220,764 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24KWL 24PBL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 24V908000Received . 68 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install new correctly torqued fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWK and 24PBK.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24KWK and 24PBK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 24V043000Received . 68 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBB and 24KWB.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24PBB and 24KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 24V044000Received . 45,887 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24PBC and 24KWC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 23V749000Received . 9 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The rear lifting bracket that attaches to the engine cylinder head may be insufficiently secured, which can allow it to detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A rear lifting bracket that detaches while the engine is being lifted can result in the engine falling or swinging, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBK.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 23PBK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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. 19901
  2. 19911
  3. 19921
  4. 19931
  5. 19941
  6. 19951
  7. 19961
  8. 19971
  9. 19981
  10. 19991
  11. 20001
  12. 20011
  13. 20021
  14. 20031
  15. 20041
  16. 20051
  17. 20061
  18. 20071
  19. 20081
  20. 20091
  21. 20101
  22. 20111
  23. 20121
  24. 20131
  25. 20141
  26. 20153
  27. 20164
  28. 20175
  29. 20188
  30. 20198
  31. 202012
  32. 20216
  33. 20224
  34. 20235
  35. 20248
  36. 20257
  37. 20262

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

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2024 Peterbilt 520: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/peterbilt/520/2024/. 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
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
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 2024 Peterbilt 520?
323,513 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 520 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 520, model years 1990 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2024 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2024 Peterbilt 520 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.