Peterbilt Model 220 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 5 model years of the Peterbilt Model 220 (2009–2014). The most-complained-about year is 2014.

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• 2014

What Peterbilt Model 220 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 2014 model year has the most, with 1.

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All Peterbilt Model 220 recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Peterbilt Model 220, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Axle assembly (power train)

   NHTSA 17V554000 Reported September 6, 2017 2,975 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR Incorporated

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering…

   Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall…

   Model years: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014

2. Parking brake

   NHTSA 14V716000 Reported November 7, 2014 101 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR Incorporated

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks manufactured February 4, 2014, to October 10, 2014, and 2014-2015 Peterbilt 220 trucks manufactured December 5, 2013, to October 10, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check manufactured February 6, 2013, to…

   Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-468-7400.

   Model years: 2014

3. Electrical system

   NHTSA 14V439000 Reported July 21, 2014 1,966 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR Incorporated

   PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.

   Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of…

   Model years: 2013, 2014

4. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

   NHTSA 14V014000 Reported January 24, 2014 828 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR Incorporated

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for electrical…

   Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at…

   Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014

5. Exterior lighting

   NHTSA 12V490000 Reported October 9, 2012 432 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR Incorporated

   PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…

   Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

   Model years: 2012, 2013

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.