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- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain refuse trucks with Haulmaax/EX suspensions have suspension tracking rod brackets that may fail and detach from the forward drive axle. When this happens, the axle can become unstable, which reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash.
If you own or operate an affected truck, have it inspected by an authorized Peterbilt dealer. The dealer will check the welds and, where needed, add an additional bracket between the tracking rod bracket and the axle housing. This repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. You can also contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 320 | 201520162017201820192020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 520 | 201520162017201820192020202120222023 |