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2010 Peterbilt 320Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2010 Peterbilt 320, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-452 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 15%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 14, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Peterbilt 320 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2010 Peterbilt 320 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

15%repaired · 2020 Q4

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Recall 19V-452 · Jun 14, 2019 · 343 vehicles · 51 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-309 · May 26, 2015 · 4,823 vehicles

Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2017 Q3

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 15V-108 · Feb 24, 2015 · 5,141 vehicles · 4,124 repaired

Risk. Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 10V-034 · Feb 3, 2010 · 17 vehicles

Risk. THIS SITUATION MAY IMPACT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Peterbilt.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other 320 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 320 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What 320 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10478963 · Sep 12, 2012 · 29,703 miles

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