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2023 PETERBILT 220

3 recalls, 0 complaints - 7 TSBs

25V182000 Mar 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25KWD and 25PBD.
211 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
23V616000 Sep 5, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWG and 23PBG.
21 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
22V631000 Aug 17, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, ca... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.
1,601 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 PETERBILT 220

7 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
E307 Apr 19, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CARB Emission s Manufacturer Warranty term and/or kilometers conversion displayed in certain EMY 2022-2023 PX-7 or PX-9 Operator??A?A?s Manuals are incorrect.
E307 Apr 19, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
CARB Emission s Manufacturer Warranty term and/or kilometers conversion displayed in certain EMY 2022-2023 PX-7 or PX-9 Operator??A?A?s Manuals are incorrect.
23PBG Nov 8, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Safety Recall On certain Peterbilt model 220 chassis equipped with Dana SPL100 drivelines, the driveline tube seam weld may separate or tear under certain stress loads, resulting in driveline separation and sudden loss of drive power. A s
51-015 Mar 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
RFID (Radio Frequency ID) tags are being added and used to track Non-Test Ready (NTR) trucks to efficiently locate them once they are off the production line, but still on the premises. The tags are left on the trucks which have been sold.
63-009 Nov 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Peterbilt SmartLINQ subscriptions can be renewed online via PACCAR Solutions RemoteDiagnostics web portal.
45-064 Oct 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the existing Remote Diagnostic c
13-060 Aug 3, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.

PETERBILT 220 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PETERBILT 220 across all model years (2009, 2026).

36 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PETERBILT 220 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 0 View
2025 2 0 View
2024 1 0 View
2023 (current) 3 0
2022 1 0 View
2021 2 0 View
2020 1 0 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 1 0 View
2016 3 0 View
2015 6 0 View
2014 4 1 View
2013 4 0 View
2012 3 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View

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