Recall 15V108000: 2009–2015 Peterbilt 389 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Feb 24, 2015
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 5,141vehicles
- Model years
- 2009–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
Possible consequence
Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2010 Peterbilt 3201 complaints
- 2011 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2012 Peterbilt 3201 complaints
- 2013 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2014 Peterbilt 3201 complaints
- 2015 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2009 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2010 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2011 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2012 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2013 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2014 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2015 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2009 Peterbilt 3880 complaints
- 2010 Peterbilt 3880 complaints
- 2011 Peterbilt 3880 complaints
- 2012 Peterbilt 3881 complaints
- 2013 Peterbilt 3880 complaints
- 2014 Peterbilt 38817 complaints
- 2015 Peterbilt 3883 complaints
- 2009 Peterbilt 3890 complaints
- 2010 Peterbilt 3890 complaints
- 2011 Peterbilt 3890 complaints
- 2012 Peterbilt 3891 complaints
- 2013 Peterbilt 3890 complaints
- 2014 Peterbilt 3891 complaints
- 2015 Peterbilt 3897 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.