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2026 Peterbilt 589 recalls (3)

3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2026 Peterbilt 589. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.

3recalls

0owner complaints

44+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2026 Peterbilt 589. Check your 589 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2026 Peterbilt 589 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 25V795000
Nov 17, 2025Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Peterbilt 567 and 589 trucks. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACH.
Full recall details for 25V795000 →
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 25V436000
Jun 26, 2025Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.
Full recall details for 25V436000 →
Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 25V353000
May 28, 2025Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Modulator
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 2026 Peterbilt 548, 589, and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 567 trucks. The rear brake piping assembly may have insufficient clearance, which can result in a loss of service brakes or anti-lock brake function.
Risk
Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will install new brake hoses and correct the rear brake piping assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PBE.
Full recall details for 25V353000 →

2026 Peterbilt 589 complaints and service bulletins

Peterbilt has issued at least 44 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

Engine (20)
Electrical System (8)
Unknown Or Other (7)
Power Train (5)
Exterior Lighting (3)
Service Brakes (2)

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2026 Peterbilt 589 recalls (3)

3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2026 Peterbilt 589. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.

3recalls

0owner complaints

44+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2026 Peterbilt 589. Check your 589 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2026 Peterbilt 589 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 25V795000

Nov 17, 2025Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Peterbilt 567 and 589 trucks. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACH.

Full recall details for 25V795000 →

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 25V436000

Jun 26, 2025Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.

Full recall details for 25V436000 →

Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 25V353000

May 28, 2025Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Modulator

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 2026 Peterbilt 548, 589, and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 567 trucks. The rear brake piping assembly may have insufficient clearance, which can result in a loss of service brakes or anti-lock brake function.
Risk: Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new brake hoses and correct the rear brake piping assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PBE.

Full recall details for 25V353000 →

2026 Peterbilt 589 complaints and service bulletins

Service bulletins by component

Engine (20)

Electrical System (8)

Unknown Or Other (7)

Power Train (5)

Exterior Lighting (3)

Service Brakes (2)