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2015 Peterbilt 389 recall: electronic stability control (esc)

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 27, 2015. It covers about 39 vehicles.

vehicles affected
39
reported
Jan 27, 2015
owners notified
Mar 6, 2015
related complaints
1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 15V036000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about driver assistance problems.

Questions about recall 15V036000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Peterbilt 389 electronic stability control (esc)?

Yes. Recall 15V036000, reported on January 27, 2015, covers about 39 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V036000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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