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Model year

2010 Peterbilt 320

Truck, diesel, 6x4, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Sep 12, 2012 to Sep 12, 2012.

Recalls (4)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (23)
Recall campaigns covering this model year410k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2010 truck
Severity index0.02010 trucks average 0.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2010 Peterbilt 320 peaked in 2012, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201212014201620182020202220242026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2010 Peterbilt 320 name brakes

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Brakes
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 2010 Peterbilt 320

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2010 Peterbilt 320
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-452Jun 14, 2019Turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are appliedLighting343Repair or modification
15V-309May 26, 2015Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather,…Engine and cooling4,823Software update
15V-108Feb 24, 2015Front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torquedSteering5,141Part replacement
10V-034Feb 3, 2010Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 320 trucks equipped with hendrickson hlr2 non-steering pusher axle for failing to comply with…Brakes17Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2010 Peterbilt 320

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 12, 2012Failure Aug 23, 201229,703 milesST. Pete Beach, FLService brakes, Hydraulic

    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 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.

    NHTSA complaint 10478963
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

23 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • P001 Sep 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
  • 02-160 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
  • 32-015 Jun 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 incomplete information.
  • 43-067 Jun 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) 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 exhaust stack to rota…
  • 11-001 May 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
  • 34-085 Mar 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
  • 34-085 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
  • 02-153 Nov 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
  • 19PBC Jul 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Recall: Vehicles fail to confirm with FMVSS/CMVSS No 108 Table 1-a requirements which requires 2 red stop lamps. Vehicles were equipped with additional amber stop lamps which may illuminate when the brake is applied, and may confuse other drivers. …
  • 34-066 Jun 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
  • 34-077 Apr 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
  • 13-049 Jan 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
  • 03-064 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
  • 15-16 Sep 27, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fix-As-Fail: Repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
  • RN-811-1 Sep 23, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT TRUCK: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATED TRANSMISSIONS OR HYBRID SYSTEMS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION TO THE ECU. *PE
  • SB-E-043 Sep 6, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT TRUCK: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) AND AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT IS AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE. *PE
  • SB-E-042 Sep 8, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT TRUCK: CERTAIN TRUCKS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FORWARD NOX SENSORS WITH AN ADJUSTED SENSOR DEW POINT SETTING. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE
  • SB-E-028 Sep 13, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT TRUCK: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ENGINES WITH TURBO SPEED SENSOR HARNESS, MAY HAVE WIRES THAT ARE CHAFE, RESULTING IN FALSE SIGNALS TO ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) THAT AFFECT ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *PE
  • SB-910-2 Oct 22, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT: SOME VEHICLES HAVE SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION SYSTEM TEMP SENSORS WIRED INCORRECTLY. THERE ARE NO OPERATING SYMPTOMS. *RM
  • SB-510-1 Jun 17, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PACCAR: AN AIR COMPRESSOR HOSE IS NOT MEETING QUALITY STANDARDS, BECAUSE IT MAY COLLAPSE CAUSING DAMAGE. *RM
  • RN-810-1 Oct 22, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBUILT SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 12/4/09-8/17/10 WERE MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE INTRUMENTATION SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE DEFECT MAY INTERMITTENTLY RESULT IN AN ODOMETER THAT DOES NOT A…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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