2018 PETERBILT 389 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 PETERBILT 389 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report no specific issues through formal complaints. However, recalls involve several critical vehicle systems affecting safety and drivability.
There are 7 recalls affecting systems such as steering fasteners, electronic stability control, engine components, clutch assembly, fuel system, and battery cables. These recalls address defects that could lead to loss of vehicle control, engine stalls, and fire risks.
Recalls- Steering fasteners. Recall 22V277000 affects 17,641 vehicles due to Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that may fail. Failure can cause loss of steering control, posing a crash risk. Dealers will replace and torque the fasteners free of charge.
- Electronic stability control software. Recall 20V199000 covers 460,515 vehicles with NAMUX software where ABS warning lights may not illuminate if ABS power is lost, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software at no cost.
- Engine fuel line. Recall 18V657000 involves 48,896 vehicles where the fuel pump cooling circuit screen may restrict flow, causing fuel line bursts and engine stalls on long downhill grades. This poses hazards to other motorists and crash risks. Dealers will replace the cooling circuit screen free of charge.
- Clutch assembly. Recall 18V931000 affects 25,556 vehicles with automated transmissions where an internal clutch part may fail, causing unintended vehicle movement and crash risk. Dealers will update the transmission control module free of charge.
- Fuel pump drive gear. Recall 17V443000 includes 1,737 vehicles with Cummins ISX 15L engines where fuel pump drive gears may slip, causing engine stalls and crash risks. Cummins dealers will replace fuel pumps at no cost.
- Battery jumper cables. Recall 20V130000 affects 35,671 vehicles with left-hand jumper terminals where positive battery cables may chafe suspension springs, risking electrical shorts and fire. Dealers will inspect and replace cables as needed for free.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall notifications involving critical safety or drivability systems may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws for further assistance.
2018 PETERBILT 389 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
590016
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 PETERBILT 389
17641 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2018 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.
2018 PETERBILT 389
35671 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 PETERBILT 389
25556 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 PETERBILT 389
48896 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. 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.
Risk: 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.
2018 PETERBILT 389
1737 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. 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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.