CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A horn contact plate installed incorrectly on certain vehicles may damage the electronic stability control (ESC) steering angle sensor. If the sensor is damaged, the ESC system may malfunction, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The affected vehicles are certain 2015 Peterbilt 389 Pride and Class edition trucks built between October 1, 2014 and December 4, 2014. Peterbilt will notify owners directly. Dealers will replace the horn contact plate and the ESC steering angle sensor at no cost to you.
If you own one of these trucks, contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or take it to an authorized dealer for the free repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 389 | 2015 |
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