Peterbilt 389k 2008
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2008 PETERBILT 389k.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT |
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Are there recalls for the 2008 PETERBILT 389k?
- There are 5 recall(s) for the 2008 PETERBILT 389k, additional information is below.
Recall 75333 [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.
Recall 73318 [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.
Recall 74451 [USA]: This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 2008001 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 2007415 [Canada]: Steering
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 02-160 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Information only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 116-1 - EQUIPMENT: Smartnav 2.0 hardware retrofit for quality validation and vehicle validation units.
- 32-015 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
- 43-067 - STRUCTURE: Fix as fail: for all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with side-of-cab (a??Soca??) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the soc exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the
- 11-001 - POWER TRAIN: Information only: hendrickson softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- 34-085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only ⿿ vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 32-016 - EQUIPMENT: Information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 34-085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only: vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
- 01-075 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Information only: this bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the a/c compressor.
- 34-066 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only - quick reference guide for electric harness damage repairs.
- 34-077 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Information only: proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- 13-049 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information: bendix acom software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until bendix introduces new version.
- 03-064 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information - recommended practices for updating esa software
- FRN-808-1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Peterbilt trucks: the electrical system may shut down due to a power surge. When this occurs, the green light on the comfortclass control panel turns to red. *pe
- 808-4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: Peterbilt trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Certain peterbilt trucks manufactured with under torqued brake assembly mounting bolts on hendrickson 8,000 lb pusher axles. Csc letter was received. *pe
- 608-1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Peterbilt: trucks built with cummins isl engines between 1/16/08-6/10/08. Due to a material error, certain vehicles ordered with optional c-brake by cummins (option code number 2812140) did not receive a c-brake on the engine. *pe
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.