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SevereNHTSA·14V731000·Announced 2014-11-13

Peterbilt Recalls 2015 389 Trucks Due to Steering Wheel Nut Issue

PACCAR is recalling specific 2015 Peterbilt 389 trucks because the steering wheel attachment nut may be incorrect or improperly torqued, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering wheel attachment) that could lead to a loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 389 "Pride and Class" edition trucks manufactured between September 30, 2014, and November 3, 2014. The recall addresses a defect where the steering wheel may have been installed with an incorrect attachment nut, or the nut may not have been properly torqued.

An incorrect or improperly torqued steering wheel attachment nut could allow the steering wheel to come loose. This failure could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel attachment nut, replacing and/or tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 389
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
35

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 389

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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