2010 PETERBILT 389 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 PETERBILT 389 has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues related to safety system components and equipment labels across certain model years, primarily involving brake and steering systems as well as certification labels on axles and tires.
There are nine recalls affecting various systems on the vehicle including steering, fuel system, brakes, electronic stability control, and certification labeling among others.
Recalls- Steering column. Recall 10V308000 affects 9,697 vehicles from 2008 to 2010. The circumferential weld on the TRW steering shaft may be misplaced, leading to possible separation of the splined and non-splined tubes. This defect risks loss of steering control and crash potential. Dealers inspect and replace defective steering shafts at no cost.
- Fuel system filter cap. Recall 11V127000 involves 4,664 trucks from 2008 to 2012 equipped with PACCAR MX engines. The centrifugal spinner filter cap may loosen and fall off, causing engine oil to spill on hot exhaust components which could lead to fire. Repairs include retorquing the cap and installing a secondary retention device free of charge.
- Certification labels. Recall 13V593000 addresses 561 trucks from 2004 to 2013 with tri-drive rear axles and tag or pusher axles missing required labeling information. Missing weight ratings and tire data increase risk of axle overload or incorrect tire use. Dealers will replace the certification labels as needed.
- Front brake linings. Recall 14V145000 affects 474 trucks from 2008 to 2013 with improper brake linings on front drum brakes. The installed linings are not rated for the axle load and tire size combination, potentially extending stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers will install correct brake shoes free of charge.
- Electronic stability control and ABS warning light. Recalls 20V199000 involve 460,515 vehicles from 2008 to 2019 with NAMUX software. A loss of ABS power may not trigger a warning light, increasing crash risk if ABS is inactive unknowingly. Dealers update software at no cost to owners.
- Front axle tie rod assembly. Recall 15V108000 impacts 5,141 trucks from 2009 to 2015. Front axle tie rod clamp bolts may be undertorqued and corrode, risking bolt separation and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will replace affected tie rod assemblies free of charge.
- Tire and rim certification labels. Recall 15V132000 affects 213,230 trucks from 2006 to 2016. The labels may list tire pressures below correct values, risking underinflated tires and possible tire failure under load. Owners receive corrected labels via mail at no cost.
- Tire pressure information. Also under recall 15V132000, the same group of vehicles has incorrect tire inflation recommendations increasing crash risk due to tire failure. Corrected certification labels are provided free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues for safety defects should consider reviewing their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney specializing in vehicle defect cases may provide guidance on next steps.
2010 PETERBILT 389 Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
694282
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 PETERBILT 389
460515 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2010 PETERBILT 389
213230 vehicles affected
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)."
Risk: 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.
2010 PETERBILT 389
5141 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
2010 PETERBILT 389
474 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 trucks manufactured October 6, 2007, through September 23, 2013. The 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. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 PETERBILT 389
561 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The 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. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: 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.
2010 PETERBILT 389
4664 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 KENWORTH T2000, T660, T700, T800, AND W900, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, AND 587 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES. THE 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.
Risk: THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
2010 PETERBILT 389
9697 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT WELDS THE SPLINED TUBE TO THE NON-SPLINED TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED. MISLOCATION OF THE 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.
Risk: A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.