TSB: PETERBILT 320, 520 (1995–2020)

Bulletin 02-153 — November 22, 2019

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID02-153
ManufacturerPETERBILT
Models320, 520
Model Years1995–2020
Date IssuedNovember 22, 2019
Date Added to NHTSADecember 3, 2019
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Vehicles Affected55 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

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.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PETERBILT 320 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2011 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2011 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2010 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2010 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2009 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2009 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2008 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2008 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2007 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2007 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2006 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2006 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2005 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2005 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2004 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2004 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2003 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2003 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2002 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2002 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2001 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2001 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 2000 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 2000 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 1999 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 1999 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 1998 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 1998 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 1997 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 1997 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 1996 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 1996 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 320 1995 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 520 1995 160000 STRUCTURE

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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 (02-153) 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.