Peterbilt 320, 520 (2015-2023): Suspension
Recall 22V939000 · Dec 16, 2022 · PACCAR Incorporated
15,658
vehicles affected
15,658
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V939000
- Date
- Dec 16, 2022
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 15,658
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Multiple axle
- Model years
- 2015-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 18 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V939000?
2 models: Peterbilt 320 (2015-2023), Peterbilt 520 (2015-2023), about 15,658 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V939000?
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.
What can happen?
An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.