Peterbilt 320 1987-2010

Model 320 made by Peterbilt got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

Car model


Name Recalls Bulletins Investigations Consumer Complaints
Peterbilt 320 1987 1 0 0 0
Peterbilt 320 1988 2 0 0 0
Peterbilt 320 1989 3 0 0 1
Peterbilt 320 1999 5 0 0 0
Peterbilt 320 2000 5 0 0 0
Peterbilt 320 2001 1 0 0 0
Peterbilt 320 2002 1 0 0 0
Peterbilt 320 2003 1 0 0 0
Peterbilt 320 2005 1 1 0 5
Peterbilt 320 2007 2 5 2 0
Peterbilt 320 2008 6 8 2 0
Peterbilt 320 2009 1 2 0 0
Peterbilt 320 2010 0 13 0 4

Model 9999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
10V034000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 06/22/2009 to 08/24/2009V (Vehicle)1702/10/2010MFRPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY02/03/201002/03/2010
Defect SummaryPeterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 320 trucks equipped with hendrickson hlr2 non-steering pusher axle for failing to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the trucks were not manufactured with the required number of air tanks for proper operation of the vehicle's brake system.
Consequence SummaryThis situation may impact the operator's ability to stop the vehicle which may cause an accident involving death or personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install an additional air reservoir to the air system free of charge. the recall began on february 10, 2010. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
NotesPeterbilt safety recall no. 0110-a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE88099PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY09/01/198812/29/1988BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
06/25/19962
 Two of the peterbilt model 320 vehicle's caught fire due to design of the wiring chafing the hydraulic lines.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
02/01/19990
 While truck is in neutral it will jump into drive and take off. vehicle was in neutral, shift lever went into drive, and smashed someone between a wall and truck. consumer has contacted dealer.*ak