AI Damage2024 Peterbilt 220: common problems
The maker issued 10 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 10
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The bulletin has been updated to include vehicles equipped with 141 kWh batteries
- "Kenworth
Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 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…
- "(KW)
Certain Kenworth K270 and K370 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…
- Certain Model 220, K270, and K370 BEV chassis are broadcasting incorrect VINs to PACCAR Solutions
- Software updates are available for certain Peterbilt Model 220 BEVs that experience battery pack cell…
- CARB Label Procedure Update The repair procedure removes the aftermarket change request, adds GHG label…
CARB Label Procedure Update The repair procedure removes the aftermarket change request, adds GHG label inspection, and directs dealers to open a TCS365 case to order new labels. Warranty codes for inspection and label…
- A photo of the two ring terminals and a caution statement have been added to the Dana Cradle Harness…
A photo of the two ring terminals and a caution statement have been added to the Dana Cradle Harness Removal and Installation Procedure. Safety Recall Parts and procedures are now available. Interim flagging has been…
- Certain Battery Electric Vehicles that are subject to California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations…
Certain Battery Electric Vehicles that are subject to California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations have Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) labels that are missing the CARB Enhanced EV and FCEV Statement.
- 5/29/2025
A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has been released to provide general use information. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical…
- Safety Recall – Interim Notification Certain Medium Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (MD BEV) may experience…
Safety Recall – Interim Notification Certain Medium Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (MD BEV) may experience intermittent continuity in one or more terminal pins of the C40 connector on the cradle harness. Intermittent…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Peterbilt 220?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 10 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Peterbilt 220?
NHTSA lists 10 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Peterbilt 220 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.