Vehicle recall 15V036000 · January 27, 2015
2015 Peterbilt 389
The affected vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect horn contact plate that may damage the ESC steering angle sensor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 27, 2015
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 115A
- Owner notification
- March 6, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 389 (2015): 2015
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