No complaints are listed for the 2000 Peterbilt 320. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as PETERBILT 320.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2019-06-14. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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 Equipme (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-07-15. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, AND FROM JULY 27, 200 (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. (excerpt)
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-08-28. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Consequence: THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-05-17. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 SERIES AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL CHALMERS FIXED TORQUE RODS ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-04-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PETERBILT'S SMARTGAGE SYSTEM CONTAINING A REDUCED FUNCTION INTERFACE MODULE (RFIM). THIS MODULE RECEIVES DATA FROM VARIOUS COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS ON THE VEHICLE THEN SENDS THE INFORMATION TO A MICROPROCESSOR. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE RFIM'S CAN ALLOW WATER TO PENETRATE INTO THE PRESSURE BLOCK PORTION OF THE MODULE, CAUS (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS RESULTS IN AN ERRONEOUS AIR PRESSURE READING ON THE GAUGE IN THE DASH. (excerpt)
Remedy: THE RFIM DATE CODE WILL BE INSPECTED AND ALL RFIM'S BUILT PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2000 WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2000-02-02. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CAB FLOOR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN OCCUR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DUAL STEER VEHICLE.
Consequence: THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL/PAD ASSEMBLY.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
12 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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10188550
Date: 2021-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, VISIBILITY.
Information Only A?A A Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
10177021
Date: 2020-06-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
10176033
Date: 2020-05-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
10173205
Date: 2020-03-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
10168707
Date: 2019-11-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Information only: Some model 320 and 520 vehicles built before 3/11/2019 may experience loss or loosening of doghouse insulation. Reference the procedure in the attachment section to properly remove and replace the insulation.
10168703
Date: 2019-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
10163418
Date: 2019-07-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Safety Recall: Vehicles fail to confirm with FMVSS/CMVSS No 108 Table 1-a requirements which requires 2 red stop lamps. Vehicles were equipped with additional amber stop lamps which may illuminate when the brake is applied, and may confuse other drivers. Resolution is to remove the amber stop lam
10162392
Date: 2019-06-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
10159674
Date: 2019-04-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
10154733
Date: 2019-01-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.