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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2023 Peterbilt 389 in Canada.
On certain trucks, the wiring in the right-hand shift stalk may not be properly connected. As a result, you may not be able to shift the transmission back into gear after coming to a stop.
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right-hand shift stalk assembly.
On certain trucks, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could separate. This could cause a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to replace both tie rod end clamps.
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to freeze while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, warnings, and malfunction tell-tale graphics.
Warnings and malfunction tell-tale information that does not display could increase the risk of a crash.
Paccar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the system software.
On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to replace the engine control module.
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the serial number on the steering gear, and replace it, if necessary.
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