Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V132000 Reported March 4, 2020

Delayed brake release/fmvss 121

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 233 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V132000
Manufacturer Campaign
20PBB
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
233
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 4, 2020
Completion Rate
87.55

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. the rear brake signal hose may be missing a quick release valve, possibly causing a delay in their brake release timing. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air disc brakes."

Safety Consequence

A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 24, 2020. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 20pbb.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 20V132000 or campaign 20PBB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V132000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V132000?

NHTSA recall 20V132000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on March 4, 2020. It addresses: Delayed brake release/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 233 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V132000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20PBB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.