2016 PETERBILT 389G — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 PETERBILT 389G
The 2016 PETERBILT 389G has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING.
Recalls for the 2016 PETERBILT 389G
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 PETERBILT 389G, potentially affecting up to 35,474 vehicles.
Recall 17V593000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 17,737 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be...
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle...
View full details →Recall 17V593000 — STEERING
| 17,737 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be...
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 PETERBILT 389G
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 PETERBILT 389G.
Safety Rating for the 2016 PETERBILT 389G
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 PETERBILT 389G in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 PETERBILT 389G
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 PETERBILT 389G
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 389G
- 2016 PETERBILT 389G (current)
Other PETERBILT Models
- PETERBILT 379 — 76 total complaints
- PETERBILT 579 — 52 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints