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Service bulletins for the 2026 Peterbilt 589

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.

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

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Bulletins, newest first
42-0702026-10-17. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Due to supplier constraints, an authorized aftermarket surge tank has been made available.
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."
41-0282026-09-29. Service campaign. ENGINE. The campaign expiration date has been extended from 10/01/2026 to 04/01/2027.
E3282026-09-23. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain chassis with CARB 2024 compliant MX-13 engines must have the PEU wiring harnesses updated. The original wiring and fuse are insufficient for electrical system operation and protection.
01-0942026-09-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. [SmartAir / KIMS] A/C systems may shut down prematurely when voltage levels drop below a certain threshold.
E3432026-09-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. An exhaust manifold slip joint seal kit is now available for EPA 2017-2024 PACCAR MX-13 engines.
P0012026-09-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "KW: The chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 53. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section. PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 8 chassis. The total chassis count is now 130. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section."
P0012026-08-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "KW: The chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 53. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section. PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 8 chassis. The total chassis count is now 130. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section."
43-0892026-08-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This optional software update is expected to be available after 08/28/2026.
P0012026-08-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 11 chassis. The total chassis count is now 122. KW: The chassis list has been updated to include 3 chassis. The total chassis count is now 52."
P0012026-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "KW -The chassis list has been updated to include 2 chassis. Total chassis count is now 49. PB - The chassis list has been updated to include10 chassis. The total chassis count is now 111."
24KWC/24PBC2026-08-20. Service bulletin. STEERING. Updated Sheppard Steering Gear Classification Tool link in Inspection Procedure
43-0892026-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This optional software update is expected to be available in late August 2026 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 EMY 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This bulletin will be updated when the software is ready. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance. The procedure document has also been updated for clarity.
43-0892026-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This optional software update is expected to be available in late August 2026 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 EMY 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This bulletin will be updated when the software is ready. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance. The procedure document has also been updated for clarity.
43-0892026-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This optional software update is expected to be available on 08/07/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 EMY 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance.
43-0892026-07-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. An optional software update is expected to be available on or after 07/31/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 engine model year (EMY) 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance.
32-0092026-07-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The battery care, maintenance, and charging guidelines have been updated to include Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery information. Dealers are responsible for maintaining inventory trucks and on-shelf batteries.
31-0022026-07-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. An installation guide is now available for temporary solar battery maintainers used on vehicles in dealer inventory. Using solar battery maintainers according to the attached guide can reduce instances of dead or undercharged batteries in stock vehicles at dealerships. Use of solar maintainers is considered a best practice for battery maintenance.
99-0522026-07-20. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. There is an update to the Base Emissions Warranty Limits table [PR1.1]and general certification information in certain Engine Model Year (EMY) 2026 MX-11 and MX-13 Operator’s Manuals.
P0012026-07-02. Service campaign. ENGINE. Leveraging PACCAR’s advanced Prognostic prediction algorithms, certain PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 EMY 2024-2026 engines will receive proactive replacement instructions for the PM sensor to maximize uptime and maintain optimal performance.
T0242026-06-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "KW & PB: New software is available for download. The DAVIE4 cache must be cleared before attempting to reprogram a chassis that is experiencing problems to ensure the latest version of software is installed. Follow all steps in the attached procedures before submitting a TCS case."
T-0242026-06-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. The repair procedure has been updated to include diagnostic steps.
27-0122026-06-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. The attachment for Eaton bulletin TAIB-1015 has been updated to the latest version to improve process flow.
27-0122026-06-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. KW: A Transmission Control Module (TCM) software update is now available for certain T680, T880, and W990 chassis with Eaton Endurant transmissions, TCM software version R5.5 or later and an AT5 controller, where the TASPS fails. Please see the Eaton bulletin TAIB-1015 in the Attachments section for details. PB: A Transmission Control Module (TCM) software update is now available for certain Model 567, 579, and 589 chassis with Eaton Endurant transmissions, TCM software version R5.5 or later and an AT5 controller, where the TASPS fails. Please see the Eaton bulletin TAIB-1015 in the Attachments section for details.
T0242026-06-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. KW: A Transmission Control Module (TCM) software update is now available for certain T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 chassis with PACCAR TX-12 and TX-18 transmissions, TCM software version R5.5 or later and an AT5 controller, where the TASPS fails. PB: A Transmission Control Module (TCM) software update is now available for certain Model 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 chassis with PACCAR TX-12 and TX-18 transmissions, TCM software version R5.5 or later and an AT5 controller, where the TASPS fails.

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