2011 Peterbilt 520 TSBs
16 Technical Service Bulletins across 7 categories
Categories
Electrical
6 bulletinsThe current chassis harness connector contains a wire that is no longer necessary with the latest electrical architecture.
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The presence of the wire could result in a false fault code.
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the...
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appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (SOC) exhaust and built from...
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03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper.
Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...
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to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...
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to sensor corrosion.
Other
3 bulletins"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes.
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2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Information only: Some model 320 and 520 vehicles built before 3/11/2019 may experience loss or loosening of doghouse insulation.
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Reference the procedure in the attachment section to properly remove and replace the insulation.
Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
Body & Paint
2 bulletinsInformation Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate.
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Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
Fix as Fail: Some model 520 right hand stand up vehicles built before 07/16/19 are experiencing washer fluid leakage...
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from the windshield reservoir through the vent line. Resolution is to replace the current washer fluid line with a longer length.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
2 bulletinsInformation only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
Information Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke...
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Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
Brakes
1 bulletinSafety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles.
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The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software.
Software & Calibration
1 bulletinInformation Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer.
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The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinInformation Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the...
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A/C compressor.