CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Peterbilt 320 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
1989 Peterbilt 320 recalls
Most common 1989 Peterbilt 320 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
THE PETERBILT 320 - WITH AN ALLISON 754 HT TRANSMISSION (AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL) HAS TWO (2) SEPARATE DEADLY DEFECTS: ILLUSORY NEUTRAL DEFECT - SHIFT INDICATOR IN CAB READS NEUTRAL AND VIBRATION OF VEHICLE CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO GO INTO GEAR. THIS VEHICLE IS USUALLY USED AS REFUSE VEHICLES. THIS DEFECTS OCCURS USUALLY WHEN PTO IS ON, WHICH CAUSES HIGH RPMS. THE DRIVER THINKS THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL BECAUSE THE SHIFT INDICATOR IN THE CAB SHOWS NEUTRAL AND THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ENGAGED (THAT IS, THE VEHICLE WILL REMAIN MOTIONLESS ON LEVEL GROUND). . INSTEAD, THE TRANSMISSION IS REALLY IS IN BETWEEN THE NEUTRAL AND DRIVE POSITIONS. THE VIBRATION FROM THE PTO CAUSES THE TRANSMI
1989 Peterbilt 320 questions
Does the 1989 Peterbilt 320 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1989 Peterbilt 320: Vehicle Speed Control:Springs; Vehicle Speed Control:Springs; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Peterbilt 320?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Peterbilt 320 has been fixed?
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