2014 PETERBILT 389K — 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 Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2014 PETERBILT 389K
The 2014 PETERBILT 389K has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 PETERBILT 389K
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 PETERBILT 389K, potentially affecting up to 1,773 vehicles.
Recall 13V222000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 1,773 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in...
Consequence: Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 PETERBILT 389K
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 PETERBILT 389K.
Safety Rating for the 2014 PETERBILT 389K
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 PETERBILT 389K in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 PETERBILT 389K
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 PETERBILT 389K. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RN-714-1 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN TRUCKS, AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY, MAY NOT HAVE A PROPERLY SEATED UPPER REVERSE IDLER FEED TUBE (OIL SUPPLY LINE), RESULTING IN BEARINGS HAVING REDUCED OIL PRESSURE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 PETERBILT 389K
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 389K
- 2009 PETERBILT 389K — 0 complaints
- 2014 PETERBILT 389K (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