Peterbilt 389 2014

• Recall 146600 [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 117980 [USA]: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured january 13, 2011, to april 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body leece neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
  peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2015. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-k.
  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 117252 [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 109474 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on may 11, 2015. The recall began on april 4, 2016. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 215-c.
  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 100789 [USA]: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t660, t680, t700,t800, t880, w900, t440, t470, t370, t270, t170, c500, and c550 chassis manufactured between august 7, 2013, and october 31, 2013, and peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between august 7, 2013, and november 3, 2013, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
  paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 31, 2014. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14kwc. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-b.
  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 96499 [USA]: Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
  Paccar is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured may 6, 2013, through may 17, 2013; and model year 2014 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389k, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured may 1, 2013 through may 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
  paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on june 14, 2013. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13kwf. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-e.
  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 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 2015317 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles equipped with paccar mx-13 engines and leece neville alternators, the alternator charge cable may chafe against an air conditioning discharge line. This chafing could lead to damage of the alternator cable's insulation and could lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will rotate the alternator cable end 180 degrees to provide necessary clearance and reattach the cable to the alternator.

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• Recall 2015189 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles equipped with paccar mx-13 engines and delco-remy 40si alternators, the alternator charge cable may chafe against an air conditioning discharge line. This chafing could lead to damage of the alternator cable's insulation and could lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will rotate the alternator cable end 180 degrees to provide necessary clearance and reattach the cable to the alternator.

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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 2015078 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the tie rod end clamp bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. As a result, the tie rod ends could loosen, corrode, and eventually separate from the tie rod, resulting in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace tie rod assembly where the factory installed assembly has not been replaced.

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• Recall 2014020 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the seat belts may not comply with canada motor vehicle safety standard 209 - seat belt assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may not release as required by the standard. This could hinder egress from the vehicle in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace affected seatbelt buckles.

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• Recall 2013178 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain trucks, an internal defect in the ignition switch can cause the starter to engage when the key is partially inserted. This would allow the engine to start unexpectedly, which could injure someone working in the engine compartment. Also, manual transmission vehicles without the neutral start option may move unexpectedly if the transmission is in gear at the time the key is inserted. This could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch assembly.

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Fuel pump went out going down interstate at 70 miles per hour. No previous signs of faulty pump. Lost all power and functionality of the truck to steer. This truck has a 12/2012 cumin's motor. In shop now for repairs.