# Recalls that may apply to the 2012 Peterbilt 389 A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [20V199000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V199000.md), 2020-04-06: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; 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." - [15V456000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V456000.md), 2015-07-22: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 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. Built 2011\-01\-31 to 2015\-04\-20. - [15V270000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V270000.md), 2015-05-08: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. PACCAR Incorporated \(PACCAR\) is recalling certain model year 2014\-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011\-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX\-13 engines and Delco\-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line. Built 2010\-12\-13 to 2015\-04\-20. - [15V132000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V132000.md), 2015-03-06: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES. 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 \(10,000 pounds\)." Built 2005\-07\-25 to 2016\-02\-26. - [15V108000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V108000.md), 2015-02-24: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 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. Built 2008\-07\-21 to 2014\-02\-28. - [14V145000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V145000.md), 2014-03-25: SERVICE BRAKES. 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." Built 2007\-10\-06 to 2013\-09\-23. - [13V593000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V593000.md), 2013-11-25: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 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." Built 2003\-04\-03 to 2013\-10\-25. - [12V026000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V026000.md), 2012-01-30: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012\-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR\-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION. Built 2011\-01\-31 to 2012\-01\-19. - [11V127000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V127000.md), 2011-02-23: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 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. Built 2008\-03\-10 to 2011\-02\-23. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2020148](/recalls/tc/2020148.md), 2020-04-07: 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 \(CECU\). - [2015317](/recalls/tc/2015317.md), 2015-07-20: 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. - [2015189](/recalls/tc/2015189.md), 2015-05-08: 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. - [2015095](/recalls/tc/2015095.md), 2015-03-05: 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. - [2015078](/recalls/tc/2015078.md), 2015-02-20: 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. - [2014094](/recalls/tc/2014094.md), 2014-03-25: 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. - [2012027](/recalls/tc/2012027.md), 2012-01-27: Brakes. On certain trucks equipped with Bendix ATR\-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions \(at or below \-18 degrees Celsius\), internal ATR valve leakage can occur. This could cause unintended brake application, which could overheat the affected brakes and cause a fire. Also, in certain low traction conditions, unexpected brake application can cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will update the cover assembly on the ATR valves. - [2011087](/recalls/tc/2011087.md), 2011-02-25: 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. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/2012_peterbilt_389/recalls](/v1/vehicles/2012_peterbilt_389/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%202012%20Peterbilt%20389&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Fpeterbilt%2F389%2F2012%2Frecalls&vehicle=2012%20Peterbilt%20389)