Peterbilt 389 recalls

48 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Peterbilt 389, across model years 2004–2025. The latest was received on December 10, 2024.

Peterbilt 389 recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Peterbilt 389 of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All Peterbilt 389 recall campaigns

Peterbilt 389 recalls by component

  • Steering 12
  • Electrical system 9
  • Power train 5
  • Engine and cooling 4
  • Brakes 4
  • Tires 2
  • Stability and traction control 2
  • Parking brake 2
  • Fuel system 2
  • Equipment 2
  • Trailer hitch 1
  • Seat belts 1
  • Lighting 1
  • Latches and locks 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other Peterbilt models

Common questions

Does the Peterbilt 389 have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 48 safety recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 389, covering model years 2004–2025. Most involve steering, electrical system and power train.

Which Peterbilt 389 model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2009 Peterbilt 389 has the most campaigns, with 12. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my Peterbilt 389 is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.