New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 Peterbilt 589 failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 2,252 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 Peterbilt 589.
| 2025357 26 Jun 2025 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the stop lamps, low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, reverse lamps and turn signal lamps not to t… |
| 2024744 9 Dec 2024 | Brakes Issue: On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety … |
| 2024630 23 Oct 2024 | Fuel System Issue: On certain trucks equipped with a Cummins X15 engine, the fuel pump may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the fuel pump barrels could b… |
| 2024335 12 Jun 2024 | Steering Issue: On certain trucks, the ball stud on the drag link and/or tie rod may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a … |
| 2024036 25 Jan 2024 | Steering Issue: 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. … |
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Recalls
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."
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Peterbilt told its dealers about the 2025 Peterbilt 589: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010940 | Safety Recall Reference Cummins Safety Recall C7083 Cummins alerted Peterbilt to a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety that may affect certain Cummins X15 engines. Refer to Cummins Safety Recall C7083 for repair information. |
| 11010935 | TCS case requirements for EMUX software and PACCAR MX Pack 2 injector upfit have been removed. Software has been campaigned for both processes, and software assistance is no longer required. All EMUX jumper harness retrofit procedures have been updated to include a soft reverification step and procedures for 520, 567 car carrier, and 2.1m MD have been updated to include R&R procedures for VECU3. Parts Matrix has been updated VECU3 has been added to numerous chassis. |
| 11010897 | Emissions Campaign Engine Model Year 2024 may not be displayed correctly on the PACCAR MX Engine Label. New and improved PACCAR MX Engine Labels are now available to be installed. Campaign start date is 11/26/2024 |
| 11009759 | E322 - EMY2024 CARB MX Software Update - INTERIM Campaign Interim Notification Certain model year 2025 567, 579 and 589 chassis equipped with EMY2024 CARB MX-13 engines and NA-100C software may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) due to a software issue. If ignored, a derate may occur. This bulletin will be updated once the software is available. |
| 11008570 | FIX-AS-FAIL Updated to include EPA2024 compliant engines. Fuel Filters must be changed before first cleaning. EPA2021 injector cleaning is referenced in RMI for certain injector faults. Complete the procedures in E290. Discard any previous versions of E290 procedures always use the most current document from the link in the bulletin. |
| 11008565 | Fix As Fail Approximately 150 chassis built with an Allison 6th Gen 4500 series 6-speed transmission were assembled with the incorrect transmission harness. A procedure to re-pin transmission harness has been developed. Fix-as-Fail start date is 09/18/2024. |
| 11007666 | This bulletin contains secondary inspection procedures and part replacement procedures for tie-rods identified as SUSPECT under 24PBGB ONLY. Certain chassis that have completed 24PBGB inspection with GOOD results but have not filed warranty claims to close out the campaign in SIR will need to file a claim and close out 24PBGD. Secondary inspection and replacement procedures are now available through this bulletin for parts found to be SUSPECT in the 24PBGB Safety Recall. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until this remedy is completed. |
| 11005568 | This bulletin contains secondary inspection procedures and part replacement procedures for tie-rods identified as SUSPECT under 24PBGB ONLY. Certain chassis that have completed 24PBGB inspection with GOOD results but have not filed warranty claims to close out the campaign in SIR will need to file a claim and close out 24PBGD. Secondary inspection and replacement procedures are now available through this bulletin for parts found to be SUSPECT in the 24PBGB Safety Recall. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until this remedy is completed. |
| 11003073 | Safety Recall Certain model year 2025 Peterbilt 220, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 chassis may have a tie-rod with a ball stud that does not meet hardness specification. The ball stud may fracture, leading to a loss of steering and reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until the remedy is completed. |
| 10252727 | This Bulletin contains parts ordering and replacement procedures for Steering Gears identified as SUSPECT under 24PBC ONLY. Steering Gears repaired under this bulletin MUST be entered into the Serial Number Tracking Form for 24PBC. |
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