Peterbilt Recalls
235 recalls on record · May 24, 1968 to August 21, 2026 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
August 4, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2020 Engine recall
Hazard: A loss of power to the system may cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 26, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2018–2021 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
May 10, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2021 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.
March 16, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
January 11, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2015–2021 Steering recall
Hazard: If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 25, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2020–2021 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) recall
Hazard: A stability control event meant to only actuate the ABS controlled wheel ends could actuate lift axle brakes or modulate park brake chambers and could possibly de-stabilize the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
August 26, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2020–2021 Power Train recall
Hazard: The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
July 24, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2020 Steering recall
Hazard: Loose bolts may cause the bracket to flex or break, potentially damaging adjacent components or locking up the steering, increasing the risk of crash.
April 6, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2008–2020 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) recall
Hazard: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
March 4, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2016–2020 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.
March 4, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2015–2020 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
December 20, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2018–2019 Steering recall
Hazard: The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
December 19, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2020 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 15, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2020 Visibility recall
Hazard: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
September 17, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2017–2018 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) recall
Hazard: Without a Electronic Stability Control system, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, which increases the risk of a crash.
August 22, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2019–2020 Steering recall
Hazard: If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 14, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 1990–2020 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: 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.
April 9, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2017–2020 Engine recall
Hazard: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
February 2, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2017–2018 Power Train recall
Hazard: A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
November 10, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2017 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: A vehicle with an undersized parking brake could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to anyone in the path of the vehicle.
September 22, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2016 Steering recall
Hazard: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
September 6, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2009–2018 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 25, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2013–2017 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
July 13, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2017–2018 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
December 5, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2017 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.
November 4, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2017 Tires recall
Hazard: A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
October 3, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2013–2017 Steering recall
Hazard: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
August 31, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2017 Structure recall
Hazard: Tripping on the bracket or associated connections could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fall from the top of the vehicle frame.
August 31, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2013 Equipment recall
Hazard: Incorrect GAWR and GVWR information can result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 10, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2017 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.