- 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
2010 Peterbilt 320 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Peterbilt 320 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 2019 for the turn signal. For comparison, the 2009 has 0 and the 2011 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 320 year, for its age
#373 most complained-about 2010 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2010 Peterbilt 320 problems
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2010 Peterbilt 320 recalls 4
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
- The problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- The risk
- If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWH and 515-G.
- The problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
- The risk
- Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C.
- The problem
- Peterbilt 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.
- The risk
- This situation may impact the operator's ability to stop the vehicle which may cause an accident involving death or personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers 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.
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1 complaints about the 2010 Peterbilt 320
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The 2010 peterbilt 320 garbage truck was returning from the waste disposal site. The driver applied the brakes and the brake pedal broke off the mounting brackets that secures the brake pedal to the floor and the petal fell over sideways, resulting in the loss of braking ability for the truck. The two very small brackets, one on each side of the brake pedal which has a rod in the bottom the goes through the pedal and into each bracket which peterbilt calls a bearing. The brackets (bearings) both deteriorated as...
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they are made of a very light pot metal type material and when the brake was applied broke into several pieces. The truck was put into service in october 2010, less than 2 years ago. We also have another peterbilt 320 that has the same components that are also deteriorating. I went to the dealer and got replacement brackets (bearings) which are made of a heaver steel type material but the brackets (bearings) are still of the same style which are very small and I believe with the force that a driver uses on any brake petal these should be of a heavier type construction and size. I believe at a minimum that all peterbilt 320's with these style brackets (bearings) should be recalled and the new heavier material brackets (bearings) be installed until the whole assembly is resigned to a higher and more reliable standard and replaced on all of these trucks. I do have the old pieces and pictures of them that I could send you.
Peterbilt 320: every year compared
All 320 years2010 Peterbilt 320 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Peterbilt 320 | 1 | 4 | D | |
| 2010 Peterbilt 386 | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2010 Peterbilt 320
Does the 2010 Peterbilt 320 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2010 Peterbilt 320: turn signal (June 2019); engine (May 2015); tie rod assembly (February 2015); service brakes, air (February 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Peterbilt 320?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2010 Peterbilt 320 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 12, 2012 and the latest on September 12, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2010 Peterbilt 320 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2010 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