Recall
Peterbilt 389 — 15V036000
NHTSA ID
15V036000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
389
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-01-27
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Units Affected
39
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
115A
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.