2005 Peterbilt 320 recalls and problems
The 2005 Peterbilt 320 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Peterbilt 320 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Peterbilt 320 recalls
Recall 19V-452: Exterior Lighting
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.
Recall 05V-189: Suspension
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Risk: This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Peterbilt 320 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Peterbilt 320: 19V-452 (exterior lighting), 05V-189 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Peterbilt recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Peterbilt dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.