- The 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."
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Peterbilt 320 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Peterbilt 320 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2019 for the turn signal.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 320 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Peterbilt 320 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1998 Peterbilt 320 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Peterbilt 320: every year compared
All 320 years1998 Peterbilt 320 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Peterbilt 320 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | 6 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Peterbilt 320
Does the 1998 Peterbilt 320 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Peterbilt 320: turn signal (June 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Peterbilt 320 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Peterbilt 320 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Peterbilt 320 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Peterbilt 320 years have the most complaints?
1989 (1), 2010 (1), 2012 (1). See every Peterbilt 320 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Peterbilt 320 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data