TSB: PETERBILT 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579 (2023-2024)

Bulletin 51-015 - March 22, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID51-015
ManufacturerPETERBILT
Models220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579
Model Years2023-2024
Date IssuedMarch 22, 2023
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 30, 2023
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Vehicles Affected21 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

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.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PETERBILT 536 2024 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 537 2024 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 548 2024 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 579 2024 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 220 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 320 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 325 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 330 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 337 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 348 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 365 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 367 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 389 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 520 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 535 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 536 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 537 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 548 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 567 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT 579 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT

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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 (51-015) 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.