Recall 20V132000: 2016–2020 Peterbilt 320 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 4, 2020
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 233vehicles
- Model years
- 2016–2020
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2016 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2017 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2018 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2019 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2020 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2016 Peterbilt 5200 complaints
- 2017 Peterbilt 5200 complaints
- 2018 Peterbilt 5200 complaints
- 2019 Peterbilt 5201 complaints
- 2020 Peterbilt 5203 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.