NHTSA Recall 15V036000: Electronic stability control (esc)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39 vehicles. It affects 2015 Peterbilt 389.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V036000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 115A |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | January 27, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V036000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 389 | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.