The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V036000·Announced 2015-01-27

Peterbilt 389 Recall for Electronic Stability Control Sensor Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2015 Peterbilt 389 trucks because an incorrect horn contact plate may damage the ESC steering angle sensor, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a vehicle crash, which fits the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 389 Pride and Class edition vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 1, 2014, and December 4, 2014, and are equipped with electronic stability control (ESC). The defect involves an incorrect horn contact plate that may damage the ESC steering angle sensor.

If the steering angle sensor is damaged, the ESC sensor may malfunction, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horn contact plate and the ESC steering angle sensor free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 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
39

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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