Peterbilt 389 recalls
NHTSA's records list 23 safety recalls covering the Peterbilt 389 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2008-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Dec. 10, 2024.
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2025 Peterbilt 389 recalls 2
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Peterbilt 389 recalls 5
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control
Component: steering. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Axle Spindles May Fracture
Component: steering. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Peterbilt 389 recalls 6
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Component: steering. 79 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Display May Freeze/FMVSS 101 & 102
Component: electrical system. 74,730 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,601 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Peterbilt 389 recalls 7
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Display May Freeze/FMVSS 101 & 102
Component: electrical system. 74,730 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Rear Brake Signal
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 163 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly
Component: engine. 132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Peterbilt 389 recalls 6
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Rear Brake Signal
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 163 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly
Component: engine. 132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lower Rear Pivot Bolts Improperly Sized
Component: power train. 1,097 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Peterbilt 389 recalls 5
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lower Rear Pivot Bolts Improperly Sized
Component: power train. 1,097 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Output Shafts May Fracture
Component: power train. 148 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Peterbilt 389 recalls 6
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
Component: power train. 25,556 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Peterbilt 389 recalls 6
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
Component: power train. 25,556 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Peterbilt 389 recalls 6
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 2,046 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incomplete Tread Adhesion Causing Tire Separation
Component: tires. 202 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Peterbilt 389 recalls 3
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tie Rod may Loosen
Component: steering. 17,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Peterbilt 389 recalls 2
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Peterbilt 389 recalls 1
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Peterbilt 389 recalls 1
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Peterbilt 389 recalls 1
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Peterbilt 389 recalls 1
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Peterbilt 389 recalls 1
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Peterbilt 389 recalls 1
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Peterbilt 389 recalls 1
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.