PETERBILT 389 2015: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V036000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 389 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-06 2015-01-27 2015-01-27

Production Dates: 2014-10-01 - 2014-12-04

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 115A

Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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

Consequence

If the steering angle sensor is damaged, the ESC sensor may malfunction, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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. PACCAR's number for this recall is 115A.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.