{"vehicle":{"id":"2020_peterbilt_389","year":2020,"make":"Peterbilt","model":"389"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022210","date":"2022-04-25","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail. If this happens, the steer arm could separate from the steering knuckle and cause a loss of steering control.\nNote: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Dana D-series steer axle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.","mfr_campaign":"22KWB & 22PBB","units":985,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022210"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V277000","date":"2022-04-25","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles.  The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.","mfr_campaign":"22 PBB and 22 KWB","units":17641,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V277000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V906000","date":"2021-11-19","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles.  The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.","mfr_campaign":"21KWG and 21PBM","units":908,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V906000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021287","date":"2021-05-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the driver may be able to turn off the daytime running lamps (DRLs) while driving. Canadian regulations require that DRLs must stay on while driving, unless the headlamps or fog lamps are switched on.\n\nSafety Risk:\nDriving without daytime running lights could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the vehicle software.","mfr_campaign":"21PBF & 21KWD","units":9308,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021287"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020399","date":"2020-08-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the lift axle pivot bolts may be too short and may not be properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could come loose or break. If this happens, parts could fall from the truck.\nNote: This recall only affects trucks built with Watson Chalin SL2065 lift axles.\n\nSafety Risk:\nLarge fasteners that fall on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the lift axle pivot bolts, as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"20PBE & 20KWC","units":502,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020399"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V506000","date":"2020-08-26","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065).  The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.","mfr_campaign":"20PBE and 20KWC","units":1097,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V506000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020090","date":"2020-03-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the battery cables to the jump-start terminal may be too long. As a result, the cables could contact and chafe against the left-front suspension leaf spring. If this happens, a short circuit could occur and cause the positive cable to overheat or melt.\nNote: This recall only affects trucks with a left-hand under-hood battery jumper terminal.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAn overheated or melted battery cable could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer for an inspection of the jump-start terminal cables. If the cables are too long, they will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"20PBA","units":2435,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020090"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V130000","date":"2020-03-04","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410).  The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.","mfr_campaign":"20PBA","units":35671,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V130000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V911000","date":"2019-12-19","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated  (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles.  The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.","mfr_campaign":"19KWE and 19PBG","units":148,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":"2019-11-22","built_to":"2019-12-04","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V911000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}