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2025 Peterbilt 520 TSBs

63 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories

Engine

18 bulletins
11038726

There is an update to the CARB Base Emissions Warranty Limits table and Manufacturers Warranty Coverage section in...

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certain Engine Model Year (EMY) 2024-2026 PX-7 and PX-9 Operators Manuals.

11036293

This optional software update is expected to be available in late August 2026 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 EMY...

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2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This bulletin will be updated when the software is ready. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance. The procedure document has also been updated for clarity.

11036292

This optional software update is expected to be available in late August 2026 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 EMY...

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2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This bulletin will be updated when the software is ready. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance. The procedure document has also been updated for clarity.

11035433

This optional software update is expected to be available on 08/07/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 EMY 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines.

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This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance.

11035202

This optional software update is now available for chassis equipped with EMY 2021B-2023 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines.

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This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance.

11035151

An optional software update is expected to be available on or after 07/31/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 engine...

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model year (EMY) 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance.

11034397

Leveraging PACCARs advanced Prognostic prediction algorithms, certain PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 EMY 2024-2026 engines will...

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receive proactive replacement instructions for the PM sensor to maximize uptime and maintain optimal performance.

11034394

"An optional software update will be available on 07/06/2026 for chassis equipped with EMY 2021B-2023PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines.

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This update provides customers with additional time to service theirtrucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment withrecently updated regulatory agency guidance."

11033372

There is an update to the CARB Base Emissions Warranty Limits table and Manufacturers Warranty Coverage section in...

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certain Engine Model Year (EMY) 2025 MX-11 and MX-13 Operators Manuals.

11033352

Certain Peterbilt Model 520 BEV chassis with an Accelera Power Control and Accessory System (PCAS) were manufactured...

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without a check valve in the power steering system.

11032288

Certain EPA21 PACCAR MX engines are equipped with PHINIA fuel injectors that do not meet PHINIAs manufacturing...

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specifications.

11032284

EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX...

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engines.

11025008

All parts necessary to complete Phase 2 of this bulletin are now available.

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This retrofit provides certain chassis equipped with Cummins X15N (Natural Gas) engines with production level parts to replace preproduction parts installed at the time of manufacture.

11022490

Procedures are now available for Phase 1 chassis equipped with Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and Vehicle Electronic...

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Control Unit (VECU) part number Q21-1157-013-011 / Q21-1157-013-013. Parts and procedures for Phase 2 chassis will be available at a later date. This bulletin will be updated at that time. Please refer to the condition section for more details. Certain Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) chassis fail to conform to Federal and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) No. 108. Delayed or unsteady illumination of the vehicles stop lamps, reverse lamps, turn signal lamps and inadvertent change in headlamp illumination or lift axle position may"

11020043

Newly designed fuel injectors are available for EPA2021 compliant PACCAR MX-series engines to optimize engine performance.

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Injectors must be replaced as a full set (6 injectors) and associated software must be updated at the same time.

11017894

Due to parts availability issues, this bulletin will be divided into 2 phases.

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Phase 1 will enable these chassis to be brought into emissions compliancebefore 06/30/2025 to avoid fi nes and penalties. Phase 2 will include all parts that are not currently available but are necessary to bring chassis up toproduction level. This bulletin will be updated once all Phase 2 parts become available . The emissions exemption for all chassis involved in this retrofi t expires on 06/30/2025. After that date, all chassis that have not received this Retrofi t willbe out of compliance with emissions regulations and illegal to operate . NOTE If emissions exemptions are allowed to expire, vehicle owners could receive civil fines per regulation 40 CFR 19.4 up to $5,911 per engine. In addition, owners may be required to discontinue operation of the vehicle until the retrofit is completed. Campaign start date: 04/18/25

11014768

"Vehicles equipped with PACCAR MX engines with Engine Software Version NA202 or NA206 may display a dash STOP lamp incorrectly.

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PCI-2 software on these chassis must be reverted from NA202 to NA201 (Pack 2 injectors) or from NA206 to NA191 (Pack 1 injectors) to prevent incorrect STOP lamp display.

11008570

FIX-AS-FAIL Updated to include EPA2024 compliant engines.

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Fuel Filters must be changed before first cleaning. EPA2021 injector cleaning is referenced in RMI for certain injector faults. Complete the procedures in E290. Discard any previous versions of E290 procedures always use the most current document from the link in the bulletin.

Electrical

16 bulletins
11038720

Eaton service bulletin TAIB-1026 instructs dealers to update the master switch module (MSM) software.

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The update must be completed before performing a DAVIE4 Learn dash switches procedure to fix intermittent dash switch functionality.

11036290

When DAVIE version 26.21.2 is used to update the VECU3 to software version 3.4.46.0, the VECU3 5071 component group may...

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display as --- after programming.

11036289

The procedure has been updated to include additional steps for verifying the software level on the vehicle electronic...

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control unit (VECU2) and digital display (DD). Steps have also been added to the PACCAR Common Rail Injection 2 (PCI2) software verification.

11035098

"(KW): Certain Kenworth K270 and K370 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain DANA cradle harnesses...

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may intermittently lose electrical continuity at one or more C40 connector pins. This can occur without warning and cause loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Certified BEV technicians will inspect the C40 connector and replace the cradle harness, if necessary. This safety recall defect is identical to 25KWD and applies to certain Canadian chassis added on 07/02/2026. (PB): Certain Peterbilt Model 220 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain DANA cradle harnesses may intermittently lose electrical continuity at one or more C40 connector pins. This can occur without warning and cause loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Certified BEV technicians will inspect the C40 connector and replace the cradle harness, if necessary. This safety recall defect is identical to 25PBD and applies to certain Canadian chassis added on 07/02/2026."

11029729

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) de-energizing and re-energizing procedures have been added to the bulletin for Peterbilt...

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Model 520 BEV.

11028311

CARB Label Procedure Update The repair procedure removes the aftermarket change request, adds GHG label inspection, and...

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directs dealers to open a TCS365 case to order new labels. Warranty codes for inspection and label replacement have been updated. Certain Battery Electric Vehicles that are subject to California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations have GHG labels that are missing the CARB Enhanced EV and FCEV Statement.

11027067

Parts and procedures are now available for all affected chassis equipped with Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU)...

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part number Q21-1157-013-011 / Q21-1157-013-013 / Q21-1157-002-002 / Q21-1157-004-004 / Q21-1157-006-006 / Q21-1157-009-009. See attached Parts Matrix for required parts per chassis.

11027062

Certain Battery Electric Vehicles that are subject to California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations have Vehicle...

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Emissions Control Information (VECI) labels that are missing the CARB Enhanced EV and FCEV Statement.

11026418

Repair procedures and warranty information for model 520EV are now available.

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Certain Peterbilt 579EV and 520EV chassis have the First Responder Guide (FRG) label incorrectly showing the cut loop on the wrong side and are missing the Low Voltage Battery Disconnect Switch and Do Not Jump Start labels. These labels are now available for installation.

11020046

All EMUX retrofit procedures updated to make it clear that the VECU3 must have software updated and vehicle mileage...

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confirmed correct before updating the Digital Display. Parts and Procedure section also updated to include the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label ordering and installation instructions. This label is required for all chassis involved in R2306. Included additional reference to Cummins bulletin C7014 in the procedure section for ordering emissions labels.

11019172

5/29/2025: A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has been released...

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to provide general use information. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. 4/29/2025: The Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit and individual kit components are now available to order. Dealers that have received their first kit may order an additional kit. The EMUX Service Tool Kit Part number has been updated to match OEM drawings (P74-1045-001). Individual kit component part numbers can be found in the Reference Bill of Materials sheet. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX). The EMUX Service Tool Kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage.

11017902

Safety Recall Interim Notification Certain Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain Accelera High...

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Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)circuit configurations may experience a sudden loss of high voltage power with unintended opening of electrical contactors, which may occur without warning. This can result in a loss of propulsion and may increase the risk of a crash. This bulletin will be updated once parts and procedures are available.

11017898

4/29/2025: Campaign A software update is available for 520EV and 579EV Battery Electric Vehicles.

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This software update corrects or improves certain functions. Software update procedures have been revised. Campaign start date is 12/05/2024. Campaign A software update is available for 520EV and 579EV Battery Electric Vehicles. This software update corrects or improves certain functions. Campaign start date is 12/05/2024.

11017896

Certain Peterbilt Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain Accelera High Voltage Interlock...

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Loop(HVIL) circuit configurations may experience a sudden loss of high voltage power with unintended opening of electrical contractors, which may occur without warning. This can result in a loss of propulsion and may increase the risk of a crash. Software version verification, along with the installation of an upgraded circuit overlay harness kit, is required to address this issue.

11010935

TCS case requirements for EMUX software and PACCAR MX Pack 2 injector upfit have been removed.

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Software has been campaigned for both processes, and software assistance is no longer required. All EMUX jumper harness retrofit procedures have been updated to include a soft reverification step and procedures for 520, 567 car carrier, and 2.1m MD have been updated to include R&R procedures for VECU3. Parts Matrix has been updated VECU3 has been added to numerous chassis.

11008569

Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX).

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The EMUX Service Tool Kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage.

Software & Calibration

14 bulletins
11037449

"KW: The chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis.

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The total chassis count is now 53. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section. PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 8 chassis. The total chassis count is now 130. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section."

11037448

"KW: A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section.

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PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 2 chassis. The total chassis count is now 4. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section."

11036427

"KW: A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section.

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PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 2 chassis. The total chassis count is now 4. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section."

11036426

"KW: The chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis.

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The total chassis count is now 53. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section. PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 8 chassis. The total chassis count is now 130. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section."

11036342

This optional software update is expected to be available after 08/28/2026.

11036339

"PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 11 chassis.

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The total chassis count is now 122. KW: The chassis list has been updated to include 3 chassis. The total chassis count is now 52."

11036297

"KW -The chassis list has been updated to include 2 chassis.

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Total chassis count is now 49. PB - The chassis list has been updated to include10 chassis. The total chassis count is now 111."

11036294

Chassis list has been updated to include 10 chassis.

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The total chassis count is now 101.

11036291

The verbiage in the Introduction section has been updated.

11035147

The Condition, Chassis Affected, Service Action, Warranty, and Procedure sections have been updated to include the...

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latest prognostics bulletin verbiage. The Warranty section has also been updated to include Peterbilt specific SRT codes for filing cross-division repairs.

11035108

"The software is not yet available.

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The bulletin will be updated when more information is available."

11033918

"KW: A new recommended repair has been added to verify the software level and close the campaign in SIR.The repair...

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procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions. PB: The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions."

11033376

Updated cross shaft and bearing installation steps have been added to the repair procedures.

11016473

As of 03/25/2025, this campaign has resumed.

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Software updates are now available to complete this campaign.

Steering

3 bulletins
11027059

Certain Kenworth L770 and Peterbilt Model 520 chassis may encounter a slight increase in effort in the right-hand...

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steering shaft when turning the wheel.

11013796

Safety Recall Specific 2024 Peterbilt Model 367, 389, 548, and 2024-2025 520 and 567 chassis equipped with a PACCAR 20k...

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Steer Axle have been identified as having steering arm and/or tie rod arm fasteners that may be improperly torqued and can be at risk of failing. If both fasteners in either steering arm or tie rod arm fail, there may be a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash. Affected chassis will have all steering arm and tie rod arm bolts removed, replaced with new bolts, and torqued properly.

11012374

Interim Safety Recall Specific 2024 Peterbilt model 367, 389, 548, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520 and 567 chassis equipped...

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with a PACCAR 20k Steer Axle have been identified as having steer arm and/or tie rod arm fasteners that may be improperly torqued and can be at risk of failing. If both fasteners in either steering arm or tie rod arm fail, there may be a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash. At this time, parts are not available to complete the necessary repairs. This bulletin will be updated when parts become available.

Fuel System

3 bulletins
11021404

32 fuel injector part numbers (16 for MX-11 and 16 for MX-13) have been added to this warranty policy.

11021399

A required spacer tool set is now available to streamline the injector replacement process.

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The spacer tool set allows certain fuel system components to be loosened instead of removed to provide access to the injectors. See Bulletin 98-031 for details. Tools are not reimbursable through this Bulletin.

10254171

CARB Emission s Manufacturer Warranty term and/or kilometers conversion displayed in certain EMY 2022-2023 PX-7 or PX-9...

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Operators Manuals are incorrect.

Other

2 bulletins
11037541

"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."

11035203

Certain unaffected chassis have been removed from the chassis population.

Transmission

2 bulletins
11036296

Updated Sheppard Steering Gear Classification Tool link in Inspection Procedure

10252727

This Bulletin contains parts ordering and replacement procedures for Steering Gears identified as SUSPECT under 24PBC ONLY.

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Steering Gears repaired under this bulletin MUST be entered into the Serial Number Tracking Form for 24PBC.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

1 bulletin
11035096

Additional US chassis have been added, along with additional Canadian chassis under identical safety recall 26PACB.

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
11026416

Repair procedures and warranty information for model 520EV are now available.

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The cab heater coolant system on Peterbilt 579EV and 520EV models may not deaerate properly, causing pump malfunctions and inadequate cab heating. Update coolant deaeration return line parts and procedures are now available to release trapped air back to the reservoir.

Brakes

1 bulletin
11013775

Safety Recall Updated software and procedures are now available.

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Certain Vehicle Model Year 2021-2025 Peterbilt chassis configured for trailer towing require a software update for the Bendix EC80 ABS ECU. Software update procedures for certain Battery-Electric Vehicles (BEV) and EC80 ABS ECU part numbers are not yet available. This bulletin will be updated when software update procedures are available for these chassis. Safety Recall publish date: 1/10/25

Infotainment

1 bulletin
11010890

Some 579EV and 520EV BEV trucks may have loose or improperly torqued ESS gland nuts.

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This may cause an intermittent warning light on the dash display.

Hybrid & EV

1 bulletin
11007667

BEV Phase 2 tools have been added to the BEV required tools lists.