TSB: PETERBILT 320, 520 (1995–2020)

Bulletin 19PBC — July 19, 2019

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID19PBC
ManufacturerPETERBILT
Models320, 520
Model Years1995–2020
Date IssuedJuly 19, 2019
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 2, 2019
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected58 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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 confus

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PETERBILT 520 2020 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 520 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 520 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 520 2019 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 520 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 520 2018 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 520 2017 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 520 2017 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2016 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2015 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2014 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2013 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2012 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2011 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2010 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2009 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2008 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2007 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2006 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2006 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2005 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2004 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2004 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2003 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2003 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2002 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2002 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2001 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 2001 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2000 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2000 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 1999 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 1999 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 1998 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 1998 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 1997 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 1997 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 1996 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 1996 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 1995 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PETERBILT 320 1995 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized PETERBILT dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (19PBC) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.