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Model year

2012 Peterbilt 320

Truck, 6x4, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Apr 24, 2018 to Apr 24, 2018.

Recalls (5)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (23)
Recall campaigns covering this model year531k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2012 truck
Severity index100.02012 trucks average 6.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2012 Peterbilt 320 peaked in 2018, with 1 filed

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

00.250.50.7512018120192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

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

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

5 recall campaigns cover the 2012 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 2012 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
12V-026Jan 30, 2012In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakageBrakes15,932Repair or modification
11V-127Feb 23, 2011Oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to…Fuel system4,664Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2012 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 Apr 24, 2018Failure Jan 3, 2018Monroeville, NJUnknown or otherFire

    ONE ARMED TRASH TRUCK FIRE. HOT HYDRAULICS CAUGHT FIRE FROM DEBRIS HITTING THEM WHEN EMPTYING TRASH. VERY WINDY AND COLD DAY, RIGHT AFTER LONG HOLIDAY BREAK - LOTS OF LOOSE WRAPPING PAPER AND TUBES IN TRASH FROM HOLIDAYS. THE OLDER MODELS HAVE NO COVER OR SHIELD TO PROTECT THE HOT HYDRAULIC LINES FROM FLYING DEBRIS! THEY ALSO DO NOT HAVE A MIRROR TO SEE BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE HOPPER TO ENSURE NO DEBRIS HAS LANDED ON HOT HYDRAULICS. MORE RECENT MODELS HAVE A SHIELD OR A COVER TO PROTECT HYDRAULIC LINES FROM RECEIVING FLYING DEBRIS AND CATCHING FIRE. I HAVE MANY MORE PICTURES SHOULD THEY BE NEEDED THAT I COULD NOT ATTACH. I ALSO NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ON SIMILAR INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PAST, SAFETY RECALLS AND /OR ALERTS THAT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED. NEED THIS INFO ASAP, AS MY HUSBAND WAS SUSPENDED FROM WORK WITHOUT PAY FOR AN "ACCIDENT"!

    NHTSA complaint 11089901
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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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.
  • 03-071 Dec 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • 02-151 Dec 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has initiated an improvement to the Model 320/520 power window module. A vapor barrier will be installed over the module to prevent moisture.
  • 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.
  • TIB43-062 Sep 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 Aug 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
  • 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.
  • SB-11-13 Jan 31, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT: AN ACTIVE FAULT CODE 3911, AMMONIA SENSOR COMMUNICATION, MAY BE DISPLAYED AND A REPAIR STRATEGY IS BEING PROVIDED. MODEL 320. *PE
  • SB-10-11 Nov 10, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT: INFORMATION REGARDING GAP AND PROPER TORQUE ALLOWED ON DEF TANK STRAPS. TANK STRAPS HAVE A SPRING TO ENSURE THEY REMAIN TIGHT DURING EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF DEF TANK. STRAPS MAY LOOK LOOSE BUT ACTUALLY ARE NOT UNLESS GAP IS GREATER THAN …
  • SB-9-11 Sep 13, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT: TECHNICAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS OPERATING IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (100 F) AND IS IDLING OR DURING STOP AND GO DRIVING, MAY CAUSE THE HIGH SIDE PRESSURE SWITCH TO SHUT OFF THE COMPRESSOR. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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