PETERBILT 389 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V906000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 389 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-01-03 | 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21KWG and 21PBM
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 908
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 "Kenworth"; or 1-940-591-4220 "Peterbilt". PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.
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.nhtsa.gov.
