Peterbilt 520 2011
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the 2011 PETERBILT 520 produced?
- The 2011 PETERBILT 520 is produced in Escondido California, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 2011 PETERBILT 520?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 2011 PETERBILT 520, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 150826 [USA]: 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.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 34-074 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The current chassis harness connector contains a wire that is no longer necessary with the latest electrical architecture. The presence of the wire could result in a false fault code.
- 02-160 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Information only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 32-015 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
- 43-067 - STRUCTURE: Fix as fail: for all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with side-of-cab (a??Soca??) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the soc exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the
- 11-001 - POWER TRAIN: Information only: hendrickson softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- 18PBB - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT: Safety recall bulletin: updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The tractor abs lamp may not illuminate when abs controller loses battery and/or ignition power. Nhtsa recall number is 18v368. Non compliance to fmvss and
- 34-085 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Information only ⿿ vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 32-016 - EQUIPMENT: Information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 34-085 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Information only: vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
- 03-071 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information only - vehicles built with namux software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
- 02-153 - STRUCTURE: Information only: some model 320 and 520 vehicles built before 3/11/2019 may experience loss or loosening of doghouse insulation. Reference the procedure in the attachment section to properly remove and replace the insulation.
- 01-075 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Information only: this bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the a/c compressor.
- 02-154 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Fix as fail: some model 520 right hand stand up vehicles built before 07/16/19 are experiencing washer fluid leakage from the windshield reservoir through the vent line. Resolution is to replace the current washer fluid line with a longer
- TIB43-062 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information only â¿¿ this bulletin provides information about the california air resources board (carb) periodic smoke inspection program (psip) and heavy duty vehicle inspection program (hdvip).
- 42-058 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Fix-as-fail: two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.