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2023 Peterbilt 389 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2023 Peterbilt 389: Quick Overview

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2023 Peterbilt 389 Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 2023
Make Peterbilt
Model 389
Trim -
Style -
Type Truck
Category Heavy Truck
Manufacturing Details
Made In United States
Manufacturing City DENTON
Dimensions
Doors -
Curb Weight -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 33001 pounds
Overall Height -
Overall Length -
Overall Width -
Wheelbase Length -
Standard Seating -
Engine & Performance
Engine 14.9-L L-6 Diesel
Engine Size 14.9L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual
Transmission Type Manual
Transmission Speeds -
Drivetrain 6x4
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System -
Steering Type -
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2023 Peterbilt 389 Prices and Market Value

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2023 Peterbilt 389 Fuel Efficiency

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2023 Peterbilt 389 Recalls & Defects

Steering
Recall date 2022-07-28
Recall no. 22v547000
Source NHTSA
Summary Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 Vehicles. THE Steering Gears MAY Have Been Assembled Incorrectly, Which CAN Cause THE Gears TO Fracture.
Consequence A Fractured Steering Gear CAN Cause A Loss OF Steering Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Inspect THE Steering Gear Serial Numbers, and Replace THE Steering Gears AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed September 26, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth's Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 22pbe and 22kwe.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
Recall date 2022-08-17
Recall no. 22v631000
Source NHTSA
Summary Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 Vehicles. THE Engine Control Module (Ecm) MAY Experience AN Internal Electrical Short-Circuit, Causing THE Engine TO Stall.
Consequence AN Unexpected Engine Stall CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Replace THE Ecm, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters ARE Expected TO BE Mailed October 16, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth's Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 22kwg and 22pbg.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Steering:linkages:tie ROD Assembly
Recall date 2022-10-18
Recall no. 22v782000
Source NHTSA
Summary Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800b, T880, W900b, and W990 Vehicles. THE TIE ROD Clamps MAY Have Been Improperly Heat-Treated, Causing Them TO Fail and Allowing THE TIE Rods TO Separate.
Consequence TIE ROD Separation CAN Result IN A Sudden Loss OF Steering, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Replace Both TIE ROD Clamps, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters ARE Expected TO BE Mailed December 16, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth's Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 22pbj and 22kwj.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Recall date 2022-10-17
Recall no. 22v779000
Source NHTSA
Summary Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 Vehicles. THE Digital Display MAY Freeze and NOT Display Critical Safety Information. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Numbers 101, "control and Displays" and 102, "trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
Consequence THE Loss OF Display Information, Such AS Vehicle Speed and Warning Lights, CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Update THE Software, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters ARE Expected TO BE Mailed December 16, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth's Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 22kwk and 22pbk.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever and Linkage:column Shift
Recall date 2024-03-08
Recall no. 24v190000
Source NHTSA
Summary Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T880, W990, and 2021-2025 T680 Trucks. THE Right-hand Gear Shifter Stalk Connectors MAY Have Been Improperly Crimped, Resulting IN A Loss OF Communication.
Consequence A Loss OF Communication Between THE Gear Shifter and THE Transmission MAY Result IN THE Vehicle Becoming Disabled After Coming TO A Stop, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Gear Shifter Assembly AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. Interim Notification Letters, Notifying Owners OF THE Safety Risk, Were Mailed April 24, 2024. A Second Notice Will BE Mailed Once THE Final Remedy IS Available June 30th, Then Phased After That. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 24pbe and 24kwe.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date 2024-12-09
Recall no. 24v915000
Source NHTSA
Summary Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth Vehicles, Equipped With Bendix Ec80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (Ecu). Please SEE THE Recall Report FOR A Complete List OF Models. Electrical Noise and Low Signal TO THE Power Line Carrier MAY Cause THE ECU TO Incorrectly Process Commands or Stop Functioning.
Consequence Safety Systems That Depend ON THE ECU (Automatic Traction Control, Abs, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) MAY NOT Function Properly or AT All, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Reprogram THE ECU Software, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed February 3, 2025. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth's Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 24kwl and 24pbl.
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 Nhtsa.gov.
Electrical System:software
Recall date 2024-12-09
Recall no. 24v915000
Source NHTSA
Summary Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth Vehicles, Equipped With Bendix Ec80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (Ecu). Please SEE THE Recall Report FOR A Complete List OF Models. Electrical Noise and Low Signal TO THE Power Line Carrier MAY Cause THE ECU TO Incorrectly Process Commands or Stop Functioning.
Consequence Safety Systems That Depend ON THE ECU (Automatic Traction Control, Abs, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) MAY NOT Function Properly or AT All, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Reprogram THE ECU Software, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed February 3, 2025. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth's Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 24kwl and 24pbl.
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 Nhtsa.gov.

2023 Peterbilt 389 Warranty

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2023 Peterbilt 389 Insurance

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