{"vehicle":{"id":"2021_peterbilt_389","year":2021,"make":"Peterbilt","model":"389"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V915000","date":"2024-12-09","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU).  Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.  Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.","mfr_campaign":"24KWL 24PBL","units":220764,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["389"],"built_from":"2020-04-07","built_to":"2023-12-19","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V915000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V190000","date":"2024-03-20","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks.  The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.","mfr_campaign":"24PBE/24KWE","units":70509,"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/24V190000"},{"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":"2021521","date":"2021-08-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the Hill Start Assist valve assembly could be damaged by contact with the rear axle. If this happens, there could be reduced braking or a loss of rear brakes.\n\nSafety Risk:\nReduced braking or a loss of rear brakes can cause extended stopping distances 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 the clearance between the Hill Start Assist valve assembly and the rear axle. The dealer will rework the assembly if more clearance is needed.","mfr_campaign":"21PBJ","units":38,"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/2021521"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V648000","date":"2021-08-19","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles.  The cross member mounted Hill Start Assist valve assembly may have insufficient clearance to the rear axle, causing damage to the rear brake hose and loss of the rear brake signal.","mfr_campaign":"21PBJ","units":163,"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/21V648000"},{"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":"2021069","date":"2021-02-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the cap screws that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the flywheel could detach. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and parts could be ejected from the engine compartment.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Parts that are ejected from the engine compartment could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nCummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to tighten the flywheel cap screws. Cummins will repair damaged components, as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"21KWA  21PBB","units":47,"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/2021069"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V080000","date":"2021-02-17","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ENGINE","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine.  The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.","mfr_campaign":"21KWA / 21PBB","units":132,"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/21V080000"},{"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"}],"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."]}