Peterbilt 389

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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    STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS

    Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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    STEERINGUS

    An incorrect or improperly torqued steering wheel attachment nut could allow the steering wheel to come loose, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS

    If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the steering angle sensor is damaged, the ESC sensor may malfunction, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

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    ENGINEUS

    A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    If loss of the rear brake signal occurs, the vehicle could experience reduced rear braking capability or loss of brakes to the rear axle(s), increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHUS

    Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTUS

    A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS

    If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVEUS

    UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 389date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS

    If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY. ALSO, THE DRIVELINE COULD DROP FROM THE VEHICLE INTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.