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#BS-2019-PET389-5A862019 Peterbilt 389
Based on reports from 6 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 160K miles.
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Top cost driver: Structure:body (1 reports).
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2019 Peterbilt 389: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Peterbilt 389, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 160,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 160K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Peterbilt 389, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering:linkages Issues
Steering:linkages complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Peterbilt 389, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:linkages-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm Issues
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Peterbilt 389, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Peterbilt 389. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
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.
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.
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.
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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