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Service bulletins for the 2017 Peterbilt 389

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

57 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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P0012026-09-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 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."
E3432026-09-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. An exhaust manifold slip joint seal kit is now available for EPA 2017-2024 PACCAR MX-13 engines.
E3112026-07-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 105 chassis have been removed from the chassis list and unflagged in PRWS due to expiration of applicable warranty coverage. Total chassis population is 732.
E3112026-07-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. The Condition, Chassis Affected, Service Action, Warranty, and Procedure sections have been updated to include the latest prognostics bulletin verbiage.
45-0702026-05-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. The attached procedures document has been updated with more detail and explanations. This is not a stand-alone procedure. Cummins Quickserve troubleshooting will specify the use of these procedures while troubleshooting specific fault codes.
E3262026-05-06. Emissions. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.
45-0702026-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Procedure pictures updated for clarity. When troubleshooting Cummins X15 fault codes 555 or 556, follow this additional testing, inspection, and documentation procedure to help identify the root cause of dusted engines. This is not a stand-alone process but must be used alongside Cummins troubleshooting steps. Cummins Quickserve will reference this bulletin for fault codes 555 or 556.
32-0252024-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. 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.
7-7002024-11-05. Warranty extension. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. 7/700 Service Agreement - Letter Only.
E3042023-11-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Emissions Recall Certain vehicles with PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 EMY2016 engines with less than 300,000 miles (482,803 km) have been shown, in testing, to exceed regulatory limits for NOx and N2O emissions. This bulletin now applies to both Canadian and U.S. registered vehicles. Software is now available to remedy this emissions non-compliance.
E2792023-07-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. An engine software defect exists in certain vehicles equipped with EMY17 MX-13 and MX-11 engines that pertains to timer action and count calibrations for a time-based diagnostic. This diagnostic action checks fuel pressure and has no negative impact on tailpipe emissions. This soft ware may incorrectly set DTC – P1092.
45-0642022-11-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the existing Remote Diagnostic cs hardware to deliver secure software updates remotely. This will reduce downtime and save on maintenance costs for eligible vehicles.
E2712021-07-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. An engine software update is required to resolve OBD system readiness, DEF doser diagnostics, and otherOBD system software related issues.
E2652021-06-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Selected engines have been identified to receive a camshaft inspection and an update for improved camshaft lubrication.
43-0672020-07-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) 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 exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper.
18PBB2020-05-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software.
20 PBC2020-05-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT. Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software.
01-0752019-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
TIB43-0622019-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Information Only – This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
42-0562019-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail -“ Composite fittings used in the cooling system may crack, resulting in coolant leaks. Brass fittings are available to replace the composite fittings.
42-0582019-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
16-162017-02-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. FIX-AS-FAIL: UPDATED PROCEDURE FOR MODELS WITH ENGINE-OVERSPEED WARNING BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.