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2020 Peterbilt 220 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2020 Peterbilt 220. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as PETERBILT 220.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
6
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
13

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

21V609000

Date: 2021-08-04. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with Meritor 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.

Consequence: A loss of power to the system may cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR has already inspected and replaced the stator parts on the affected vehicles. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBH.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

13 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
ENGINE2
EQUIPMENT2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
Equipment1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
SERVICE BRAKES1

11037541

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."

11019172

Date: 2025-05-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

5/29/2025: A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has been released to provide general use information. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. 4/29/2025:

11010926

Date: 2024-11-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warran

11008566

Date: 2024-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Information Only Storage guideline procedures are now available for both Medium Duty and Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles.

11008569

Date: 2024-09-14. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX). The EMUX Service Tool Kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage.

11003064

Date: 2024-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

220EV Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) rely on 12V batteries that act as a buffer when the converter cannot meet peak 12V demand, causing additional stress to the batteries. This can lead to depleted 12V batteries.

11003067

Date: 2024-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

On certain Peterbilt Model 220EV Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), timer 2 for the HEDA? Telematic device may malfunction inside the cab harness. Due to this malfunction, the fuse for the telematic device is being triggered. If fuse has blown, the timer may malfunction.

11001048

Date: 2024-05-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Information Only Dealers/body builders installing lift gates onto Peterbilt Model 220EV BEV chassis must use 24-volt lift gate systems 12-volt lift gate systems are not compatible with vehicle electrical systems. Installation of a 12V lift gate on the 24V system could result in the following: * Acc

10225578

Date: 2022-10-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the existing Remote Diagnostic cs hardware to deliver secure software updates remotely. This

10219235

Date: 2022-08-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
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