Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 15V-036 · 2015 Peterbilt 389
PACCAR Incorporated recall 15V-036 covers 39 2015 Peterbilt 389 for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
If the steering angle sensor is damaged, the ESC sensor may malfunction, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2014 to December 4, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.