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Peterbilt 389 recalls

45 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 389, newest first.

  1. Kenworth please see the recall report for a complete list of models. 2021–2024 Kenworth C500B, T280, T370 +20 more 24V-915 · December 9, 2024
  2. Kenworth steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control. 2024 Kenworth T480, T800, T880 +5 more 24V-908 · December 3, 2024
  3. Kenworth right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication. 2021 Kenworth T180, T280, T380 +13 more 24V-190 · March 20, 2024
  4. Kenworth bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies. 2024 Kenworth T800, T880, W900 +5 more 24V-043 · January 25, 2024
  5. Kenworth steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control. 2024 Kenworth L770, T280, T380 +13 more 24V-044 · January 25, 2024
  6. Kenworth tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate. 2023 Kenworth T370, T480, T800B +8 more 22V-782 · October 18, 2022
  7. Kenworth digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990 +5 more 22V-779 · October 17, 2022
  8. Kenworth engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall. 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, T280 +18 more 22V-631 · August 17, 2022
  9. Kenworth steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. 2022 Kenworth C500, T170, T270 +24 more 22V-547 · July 28, 2022
  10. Kenworth dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail. 2018 Kenworth T270, T370, T440 +16 more 22V-277 · April 25, 2022
  11. Kenworth work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll. 2019–2022 Kenworth T880, W990, 389 +4 more 21V-906 · November 19, 2021
  12. Peterbilt cross member mounted Hill Start Assist valve assembly may have insufficient clearance to the rear axle, causing damage to the rear brake hose and loss of the rear brake signal. 2021 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567 +1 more 21V-648 · August 19, 2021
  13. Kenworth capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach. 2021 Kenworth T680, T800B, T880 +6 more 21V-080 · February 17, 2021
  14. Kenworth axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts. 2020–2021 Kenworth T800, T800B, T880 +8 more 20V-506 · August 26, 2020
  15. Kenworth in the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. 2008–2011 Kenworth T170, T270, T370 +20 more 20V-199 · April 6, 2020
  16. Peterbilt positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit. 2015 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567 +1 more 20V-130 · March 4, 2020
  17. Kenworth forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing. 2020 Kenworth T800, T880, W990 +5 more 19V-911 · December 19, 2019
  18. Kenworth internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. 2018 Kenworth C500, T270, T370 +14 more 18V-931 · December 21, 2018
  19. Kenworth in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. 2017 Kenworth C500, T600, T660 +10 more 18V-657 · September 21, 2018
  20. Kenworth castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. 2016 Kenworth K170, T170, T270 +24 more 17V-593 · September 22, 2017
  21. Kenworth these engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall. 2017–2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800 +7 more 17V-443 · July 13, 2017
  22. Peterbilt brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337 +6 more 16V-872 · December 5, 2016
  23. Kenworth affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate. 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370 +10 more 16V-803 · November 4, 2016
  24. Kenworth affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it. 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680 +10 more 16V-426 · June 10, 2016
  25. Peterbilt affected trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to. 2009–2015 Peterbilt 335, 337, 340 +6 more 15V-740 · November 9, 2015
  26. Kenworth in the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning. 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680 +13 more 15V-597 · September 24, 2015
  27. Peterbilt affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line. 2012 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384 +6 more 15V-456 · July 22, 2015
  28. Kenworth affected trucks, equipped with paccar mx-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40si alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line. 2011–2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 +5 more 15V-270 · May 8, 2015
  29. Peterbilt affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. 2006 Peterbilt 357, 365, 367 +10 more 15V-132 · March 6, 2015
  30. Peterbilt front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued. 2009 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367 +2 more 15V-108 · February 24, 2015
  31. Peterbilt affected vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect horn contact plate that may damage the ESC steering angle sensor. 2015 Peterbilt 389 15V-036 · January 27, 2015
  32. Kenworth affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber. 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440 +11 more 14V-810 · December 29, 2014
  33. Peterbilt in the affected vehicles, the steering wheel may have been installed with an incorrect attachment nut, or the nut may not be have been properly torqued. 2015 Peterbilt 389 14V-731 · November 13, 2014
  34. Peterbilt affected vehicles were built with 16.5" x 7" front drum brakes and Bendix es-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs gawr and larger slr (20.5" to 21.5") tires, however these brake linings are not rated for this configuration. 2008 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388 +1 more 14V-145 · March 25, 2014
  35. Kenworth when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. 2014 Kenworth C500, C550, T170 +23 more 14V-013 · January 24, 2014
  36. Peterbilt affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. 2004 Peterbilt 357, 365, 367 +6 more 13V-593 · November 25, 2013
  37. Kenworth internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned. 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370 +20 more 13V-222 · May 28, 2013
  38. Kenworth in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. 2012 Kenworth T170, T270, T370 +18 more 12V-026 · January 30, 2012
  39. Kenworth oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components. 2007–2012 Kenworth T2000, T660, T700 +12 more 11V-127 · February 23, 2011
  40. Kenworth bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the INTER-AXLE driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication AND/OR excessive heat. 2007 Kenworth T2000, T600, T660 +10 more 10V-634 · December 13, 2010
  41. Kenworth circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the NON-SPLINED tube may be mislocated. 2008 Kenworth C500, T2000, T660 +9 more 10V-308 · July 2, 2010
  42. Kenworth mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and NON-SPLINED tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes. 2009 Kenworth T2000, T660, T800 +8 more 09V-258 · August 7, 2009
  43. Kenworth pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins. 2007–2009 Kenworth T800, W900, 330 +10 more 08V-104 · October 3, 2008
  44. Kenworth certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 2008 Kenworth C500, T2000, T600 +13 more 08V-002 · August 1, 2008
  45. Kenworth certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 2008–2009 Kenworth C500, T2000, T660 +10 more 08V-065 · July 2, 2008