Model year

2013 Peterbilt 320

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year528k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2013 Peterbilt 320 by year filed

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

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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 2013 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 2013 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
14V-439Jul 21, 2014Affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut offElectrical system1,966Repair or modification
12V-026Jan 30, 2012In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakageBrakes15,932Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2013 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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    25 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-E-097 Jun 27, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PETERBILT: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO AN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE ISSUE, REAR NOX SENSOR, OPERATING CORRECTLY. *PE
    • TSB-130140 Oct 2, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUMMINS: THE FAULT CODE 3911 AND CHECK ENGINE LAMPS ILLUMINATES DUE TO VOLTAGE TO AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE NH3 SENSOR AND IS DIPPING BELOW 9 VOLT SPECIFICATION FOR SENSOR. *PE
    • TSB-130155 Oct 22, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUMMINS: THE RELAYS AND FUSES OF AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS, IN WIRING HARNESS, IS POTENTIALLY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED VIA ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE (OEM) AND HAVE WIRE RUBBING POINTS, RELAY DAMAGE OR RUB POINTS. *PE
    • 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
    • RN-413-1 Jun 4, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN TRUCKS, WITH CUMMINS ENGINE, HAVE EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER TO AFTER TREATMENT COMPONENTS AND NEED TO SWITCH THE FUSES FROM 5 AMP TO 10 AMP. MODELS 320, 587, CONVENTIONAL. NO MODEL YEARS LI…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.