Peterbilt 389 2008

• Recall 146190 [USA]: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
  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."
  paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020. The recall began may 26, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 117170 [USA]: 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.
  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)."
  peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected tire and rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2015. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 215-d.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 102480 [USA]: The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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."
  paccar will notify owners and dealers will install new 16.5" x 7" brake shoes with es-600 linings, free of charge. The recall began on june 20, 2014. Owners may contact at peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 314-d.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 101234 [USA]: 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.
  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."
  peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in january 2014. Customers can contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-f.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 80041 [USA]: The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
  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.
  dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 85255 [USA]: 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.
  Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.
  paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
  kenworth recall no. 10kwl & peterbilt recall no. 1201f.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 86346 [USA]: A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
  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.
  dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on july 30, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
  kenworth's recall campaign number is 10kw-f & peterbilt recall no. 0610-d. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 78714 [USA]: A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
  Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
  paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
  kenworth recall no. 08kwd and peterbilt recall no. 908g.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 74956 [USA]: This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
  Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
  dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
  kenworth recall no. 08kw4 and peterbilt recall no.208d.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 75334 [USA]: In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
  Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.
  paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. The recall began on march 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
  kenworth recall no. 08kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 108a.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 73319 [USA]: The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
  Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
  dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
  kenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 74452 [USA]: This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
  dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on january 9, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
  kenworth recall no. 07kwe, peterbilt 1107k.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2020148 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Issue: on certain trucks, the warning light for the tractor anti-lock brake system (abs) may not turn on if the system loses power. If this happens, the driver will not get warning that the abs is not working properly. Note: this problem would also cause the traction control (tc) and electronic stability control (esc) lights not to turn on. Safety risk: if a driver is not warned that the abs is not working properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective actions: paccar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the software for the cab control module (cecu).

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• Recall 2015095 [Canada]: Label
  Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 120 - tire selection and rims. The tire information label may indicate incorrect tire pressure, understated by 5 psi, or a tire/rim/inflation pressure combination for which the maximum gawr is slightly below the gawr of the vehicle. Underinflated tires may not be capable of supporting the maximum load as reflected by the gawr and gvwr specified on the certification label, which could cause tire failure resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: manufacturer will mail new tire and rims certification label.

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• Recall 2014094 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 121 - air brake systems. Incorrect brake linings were used on front drum brake assemblies fitted with large diameter tires (static load radius of 20.5" - 21.5"), rendering the vehicles noncompliant to the standard. This could result in inadequate braking, increasing stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will install new brake shoes with the correct linings.

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• Recall 2011087 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with a paccar mx engine, the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto nearby exhaust components. The discharge of engine oil onto hot exhaust components could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap.

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• Recall 2010441 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain vehicles, the bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of the lubrification and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. If undetected, the condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle, which may cause the vehicle to become disabled in the roadway. Lost propulsion, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. In addition a driveline component separating from the vehicle could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the interaxle driveline universal joint.

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• Recall 2008001 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of cmvss 121 - air brake system. The air lines were incorrectly constructed with only four layers of extruded nylon material, instead of the specified five layers. Should the air lines develop a leak, while the vehicle is in motion, it could cause the air brake system to fail, which would engage the rear spring brakes, slowing the vehicle to a stop, and preventing it from being driven. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the air lines.

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• Recall 2008047 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the door latch may have been manufactured incorrectly. If the latch rotor cracks, the latch would not have primary or secondary closing security. Attempting to drive a vehicle with a door in the unlatched position can result in increased risk of injury to an unbelted front seat occupant. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assemblies.

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• Recall 2008091 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured bendix mv-3 dash control valve. If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged valve, thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing a reduced ability for modulating the emergency brakes. Extended stopping distances may result in a vehicle crash, causing property damage, and/or personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the dash control valve.

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• Recall 2008349 [Canada]: Other
  On certain trucks, the inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in the separation of the dpf from the chassis, which could result in personal injuries or death to motorists or bystanders. Correction: caterpillar dealers will replace bracket as necessary.

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• Recall 2007292 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain trucks, the fuel tank's longitudinal seams may have been fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. This error resulted in a weld which did not completely penetrate the entire material thickness. Fuel tanks possessing this defect could leak diesel fuel in the event of a vehicle crash. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace any defective fuel tank.

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• Recall 2007415 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash with injury or death. Correction: dealers will replace the steering gear assembly.

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• Recall 2008047 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the door latch may have been manufactured incorrectly. If the latch rotor cracks, the latch would not have primary or secondary closing security. Attempting to drive a vehicle with a door in the unlatched position can result in increased risk of injury to an unbelted front seat occupant. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assemblies.

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• Driveshaft separates from tractor investigation # PE10029

  Summaryon july 13, 2010, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened an investigation on model year (my) 2007-2009 peterbilt tractors equipped with the (spl170xl extended lube inter-axle driveline).Odi opened this investigation based on one vehicle owners questionnaire (voq) and certain peterbilt field reports.During the course of the investigation, odi reviewed paccars ir (october 22, 2010) response with associated data related to warranty and complaint information, mined field data, interviewed customers and visited local dealers within the washington metropolitan area.Paccarconducted testing regarding torsional loading and identified various causative factors contributed to this safety defect finding.The defect is a consequence of the bearing surfaces of the spl170xl extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle becoming prematurely worn due to a breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat.Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding.This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle, which may cause the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage hazard.Odi learned that the affected population of the alleged defect extended to peer models within paccar.In summary, the following vehicles are being recalled: my 2007 and 2008 kenworth trucks, models t600, t660, t2000, t800 and w900 and my 2007/2008 peterbilt trucks, models357, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389 allequipped with extended lube inter-axle drivelines manufactured by dana corporation.The recall affects vehicles manufactured between february 2, 2006 and april 30, 2007.At this time paccar has not yet identified a fix for the inner-axle safety defect and is currently conducting testing with the intent to provide a solution to the failure.Odi will monitor the development of paccars testing and ensure a timely repair for the consumer.This investigation is closed.
  

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• Horton fan hub failures investigation # EA09008

  Paccar is conducting an owner notification program (onp) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.The onp are attached to the closing report and can be found in the nhtsa technical service bulletin (tsb) database. (tsb: 10033585, 10033584)see closing report for investigation details.
  

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My truck marks check engine in red and yellow. The abs marks in yellow in the plane.

My truck marks check engine in red and yellow. The abs marks in yellow in the plane.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 peterbilt 389. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v368000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, air) and 20v199000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, air) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that he called the manufacturer and a recording indicated that the software was not available for the repair. The contact stated that he received a warning from dot due to not keeping up with the anti-lock braking system. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 peterbilt 389. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v368000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, air) and 20v199000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, air) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that he called the manufacturer and a recording indicated that the software was not available for the repair. The contact stated that he received a warning from dot due to not keeping up with the anti-lock braking system. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.