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2014 Peterbilt Model 220Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Peterbilt Model 220, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-554 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 60%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Peterbilt Model 220 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
Structure11

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

4 recalls

2014 Peterbilt Model 220 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.

60%repaired · 2019 Q1

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 17V-554 · Sep 6, 2017 · 2,975 vehicles · 1,785 repaired

Risk. If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2016 Q1

Parking brake

Recall 14V-716 · Nov 7, 2014 · 101 vehicles · 74 repaired

Risk. Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2015 Q2

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 14V-014 · Jan 24, 2014 · 828 vehicles · 597 repaired

Risk. If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and 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

2014 vs. every other Model 220 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 Model 220 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Model 220 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

COMPANY NAME [XXX] PLEASE CHECK THIS COMP COMPANY. THIS COMPANY SUB HAULER ARE DRVING WHILE DRUNK. SO PLEASE CHECK THEM THOROGHLY. I AM AM AMERICAN CITIZEN. I WANT TO SAVE AMREICAN PEOPLE. SO PLEASE TELL THIS COMPANY ABOUT AMERICAN LAWS. I SAW OPEN CONTAINER IN THEIR TRUCKS.COMPANY DRIVER [XXX] IS…
Complaint 10629963 · Sep 2, 2014 · 100,000 miles

Own a 2014 Model 220?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.