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2014 Peterbilt 389K TSBs

25 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Electrical

6 bulletins
10177021

Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the...

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appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.

10177019

Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (SOC) exhaust and built from...

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03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper.

10173212

Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...

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to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.

10173205

Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.

10172036

Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...

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to sensor corrosion.

10162392

Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.

Software & Calibration

4 bulletins
10219235

The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.

10169787

Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer.

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The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.

10154733

Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error.

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Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.

10143649

Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software

Other

3 bulletins
11037541

"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes.

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2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."

10227167

34-093 Model 389 78-inch Sleeper 12V Power Port Supplier Change

10164375

Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.

Engine

3 bulletins
11010926

Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues.

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A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warranty claims. Engine starting system warranty claims now require a completed Starter Checklist, a Battery Pack Midtronics Report, and a Cable Drop Midtronics Report. Claims filed without these documents may be denied.

10056314

PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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CERTAIN TRUCKS, AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY, MAY NOT HAVE A PROPERLY SEATED UPPER REVERSE IDLER FEED TUBE (OIL SUPPLY LINE), RESULTING IN BEARINGS HAVING REDUCED OIL PRESSURE. *PE

10056025

PETERBILT: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO AN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE ISSUE, REAR NOX SENSOR, OPERATING CORRECTLY.

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*PE

Body & Paint

2 bulletins
10188550

Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate.

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Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.

10159674

Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

2 bulletins
10176033

Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.

10165583

Information Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke...

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Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).

Fuel System

1 bulletin
10227181

Certain model 389 chassis are experiencing freezing of the A/C evaporator or frosting of the compressor and suction line.

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A field resolution is available to solve this issue.

Infotainment

1 bulletin
10186168

SmartNav 2.0 Hardware retrofit for quality validation and vehicle validation units.

Brakes

1 bulletin
10179370

Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587...

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trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that could rub through and cause the aluminum box mounting tabs to rub directly on the steel frame brackets. This could result in cracked battery box mounting angles. Resolution is to add the reinforcement bracket(s) to affected vehicles.

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
10168703

Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the...

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A/C compressor.

Suspension

1 bulletin
10128643

Fix-As-Fail ? There is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.