2020–2021 Peterbilt 520 recall: stability control
⚠️ What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The stability control brake relay may have the Spring Brake Modulating (SBM) Valve or the lift axle hose incorrectly connected.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the suspect chassis and correct the brake relay plumbing if needed, free of charge. PACCAR has issued owners an interim notification on January 4, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBF.
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V739000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20PBF
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 25, 2021
- Built
- Sep 26, 2019 – Jul 22, 2020
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.