Recall 21V720000: 2020–2021 Peterbilt 520

Report received

Sep 16, 2021

Manufacturer

PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected

15vehicles

Model years

2020–2021

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 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The quick release valve on the rear brake signal hose may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Possible consequence

A missing quick release valve cannot ensure correct rear brake release timing, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a missing quick release valve, and install one if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBK.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Peterbilt 5203 complaints
• 2021 Peterbilt 5200 complaints