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Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status?

This VIN's make/model/year matches 8 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

2024 PETERBILT 520

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 8 recalls

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

8 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Inspections

Carriers

Open recalls

Complaints

Vehicle identity

VIN: 3BPDXHEX3RF118396
Model Year: 2024
Make: PETERBILT
Model: 520
Manufacturer: PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
WMI: 3BP

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: X11.9G / X12G / ISX 12N
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Displacement: 11.9 L
Fuel Type: Natural Gas

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class: Truck
Vehicle Type: INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City: MEXICALI
Plant State: BAJA CALIFORNIA
Plant Country: MEXICO
Plant Company: PACCAR Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Decode Source: nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded: Jun 9, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Air

Technical details (2)

Note: GVWR (lbs): 70,001 - 80,000
Body Cab Type: MDHD: COE (Cab Over Engine)

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

3BPDXHEX0RF117576 3BPDXHEX1RF117098 3BPDXHEX1RF117537 3BPDXHEX2RF117577 3BPDXHEX2RF118289 3BPDXHEX3RF115966 3BPDXHEX3RF118351 3BPDXHEX4RF117466

Recalls for this make/model/year (8)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign	Date	Component	Affected
26V022000	Jan 19, 2026	STEERING	219
25V436000	Jun 26, 2025	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	56,260
25V181000	Mar 24, 2025	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	238
24V915000	Dec 9, 2024	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	220,764
24V908000	Dec 3, 2024	STEERING	68
24V044000	Jan 25, 2024	STEERING	45,887
24V043000	Jan 25, 2024	STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM	68
23V749000	Nov 7, 2023	ENGINE	9

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EIA

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