CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Peterbilt 389 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2008 Peterbilt 389 recalls
ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power.
Wrong tire pressure on label may cause tire failure
The tire and rim certification label on certain Peterbilt trucks may list a tire pressure lower than the correct amount.
Most common 2008 Peterbilt 389 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
What owners report
MY TRUCK MARKS CHECK ENGINE IN RED AND YELLOW. THE ABS MARKS IN YELLOW IN THE PLANE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PETERBILT 389. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V368000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) AND 20V199000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A RECORDING INDICATED THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A WARNING FROM DOT DUE TO NOT KEEPING UP WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENC
THE DPF REGENERATION, TODO EL SISTEMA QUE HAN PUESTO EN ESTE TIPO DE CAMIONES ( C-15 ) CATTERPILLAR, HA SALIDO MUY MALO DE FACTORIA, ESTE TIPO DE CAMIONES CON TANTOS SENSORES, OCASIONAN QUE EL CAMION SE APAGUE, Y SE ESTA VOLVIENDO UN GRAN PROBLEMA PARA LA SEGURIDAD DEL CONDUCTOR, COMO PARA LAS CARRETERAS MISMAS, EJ; EL CAMION VA A CIERTA VELOCIDAD Y DE UN MOMENTO A OTRO SE FRENA Y SE APAGA, OCASIONANDO INCERTIDUMBRE EN EL CONDUCTOR, PUES ESTO PUEDE OCASIONAR UN GRAN ACCIDENTE, FUERA DE LOS ALTOS COSTOS QUE OCASIONA CADA VEZ QUE SE LLEVA A LOS DEALER DE LA PETTERBILT, ESOS DEALER NO SOLUCIONAN EL PROBLEMA SOLO TRATAN DE ADIVINAR QUE ES LO QUE TIENE, PERO NO DAN SOLUCION ALGUNA A ESTE DANO, LA
2008 Peterbilt 389 questions
Does the 2008 Peterbilt 389 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2008 Peterbilt 389: ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Wrong tire pressure on label may cause tire failure; Service Brakes; Equipment:Other:Labels; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Peterbilt 389?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Service Brakes, Air (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Peterbilt 389 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.