- 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
2006 Peterbilt 520 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2006 Peterbilt 520 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2019 for the turn signal.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 520 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 Peterbilt 520 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 2006 Peterbilt 520 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 520: every year compared
All 520 years2006 Peterbilt 520 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 520 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | 2 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Peterbilt 335 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 6 | D | 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 2006 Peterbilt 520
Does the 2006 Peterbilt 520 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Peterbilt 520: 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 2006 Peterbilt 520 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2006 Peterbilt 520 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Peterbilt 520 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 520 years have the most complaints?
2020 (3), 2019 (1). See every Peterbilt 520 year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Peterbilt 520 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