2015 Peterbilt 389 recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2015 Peterbilt 389. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Apr 6, 2020Crash risk2008–2020 Kenworth T170, 2008–2020 Kenworth T270, 2008–2020 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
20V199000 · 461K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 4, 2020Fire risk2015–2020 Peterbilt 365, 2015–2020 Peterbilt 389, 2015–2020 Peterbilt 567 and 1 other model — Electrical System
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The 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.
20V130000 · 36K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 9, 2015Crash risk2010 Peterbilt 335, 2010–2016 Peterbilt 337, 2009–2010 Peterbilt 340 and 6 other models — Tires
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 Peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 Peterbilt 389, and 2015 Peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. The 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.
15V740000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 22, 2015Fire risk2012–2016 Peterbilt 365, 2012–2016 Peterbilt 367, 2012–2016 Peterbilt 384 and 6 other models — Electrical System
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
15V456000 · 288 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 8, 2015Fire risk2014–2016 Kenworth T660, 2014–2016 Kenworth T680, 2014–2016 Kenworth T880 and 5 other models — Electrical System
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The 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.
15V270000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 6, 2015Crash risk2006–2016 Peterbilt 357, 2006–2016 Peterbilt 365, 2006–2016 Peterbilt 367 and 10 other models — Tires
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
15V132000 · 213K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Feb 24, 2015Crash risk2009–2015 Peterbilt 320, 2009–2015 Peterbilt 365, 2009–2015 Peterbilt 367 and 2 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
15V108000 · 5K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 27, 2015Crash risk2015 Peterbilt 389 — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 389 Pride and Class edition vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to December 4, 2014, and equipped with electronic stability control (ESC). The affected vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect horn contact plate that may damage the ESC steering angle sensor.
15V036000 · 39 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 29, 2014Fire risk2015 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T440 and 11 other models — Parking Brake
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
14V810000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 13, 2014Crash risk2015 Peterbilt 389 — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 389 "Pride and Class" edition trucks manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 3, 2014. 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.
14V731000 · 35 units · PACCAR Incorporated