9 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Peterbilt 589, across model years 2024–2027. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your 589 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls by model year
Of the Peterbilt 589 model years, the 2025 has the most recalls (5).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Peterbilt 589 model year on this page. Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
| 2027 | 2 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
PACCAR is recalling 2027 Kenworth T680 vehicles with seat ventilation harnesses that may have missing heat-shrink, causing short circuits and fire risk. Owners should contact PACCAR for free harness replacement by October 20, 2026.
PACCAR recalls certain 2027 Kenworth T680 trucks with contaminated power distribution centers that may cause loss of lighting, wipers, ABS, or drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners must have PDC boxes replaced free by dealers.
PACCAR recalls 2026 Peterbilt 567 trucks with air brakes that may not stop properly due to insufficient air volume. Owners must have dealers install correct air tanks free of charge.
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with delayed headlights and lift axle issues that could cause crashes or injuries. Owners must update software by contacting dealers or customer service.
PACCAR recalls 2024-2026 Peterbilt 567 trucks with potential brake failure. This recall addresses rear brake piping assembly issues that could cause loss of service brakes or anti-lock function.
When the Peterbilt 589 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the Peterbilt 589. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Peterbilt 589 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 9 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Peterbilt 589, covering model years 2024–2027. The most recent was issued Aug 21, 2026 (Seats).
The 2025 Peterbilt 589 has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Service Brakes, Air (2), Steering (2), Seats (1), Electrical System (1).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Peterbilt dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Peterbilt to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Peterbilt dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.