Recall 14V731 covers 35 2015 Peterbilt 389 trucks with a wrong steering wheel nut. Repair will be free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer once available.
Peterbilt is recalling 35 2015 389 "Pride and Class" edition trucks under recall 14V731 because the steering wheel attachment nut can be incorrect or improperly torqued. A loose steering wheel can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk; the Peterbilt dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The steering wheel on the 2015 Peterbilt 389 is bolted to the steering column with an attachment nut. That nut clamps the wheel to the column so the driver's hand movement turns the steering shaft cleanly. It has to be the correct part and tightened to the specified torque so the wheel stays fixed during normal driving.
On affected Pride and Class edition trucks, the steering wheel was built with the wrong attachment nut or with the correct nut left under-tightened. Either condition leaves the steering wheel less secure than designed. As the truck is used, the loose or incorrect nut lets the wheel move on the column instead of staying firmly attached, which reduces the driver's control through the steering wheel.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the wheel starts to feel loose, shifts on the column, or no longer feels firmly attached, treat that as a steering defect that needs dealer inspection before the truck is driven again.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | steering system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 35 |
Not every 2015 Peterbilt 389 truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect or improperly torqued steering wheel attachment nut can let the steering wheel loosen, leading to loss of vehicle control and a higher crash risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the inspection once Peterbilt opens the remedy. Repair will be free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Peterbilt 389 is included in this recall.
- Use the Peterbilt owner notice mailed on January 22, 2015 if you have it, or call Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 for recall status.
- Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to ask about the free steering-wheel attachment nut inspection and tightening or replacement that keeps the wheel secured.
- Reference recall number 14V731 and Peterbilt recall 1114K when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete. Stop driving and contact the dealer if the steering wheel feels loose.
What happens at the repair
The recall filing does not give an owner notification schedule, so the final dealer process is not described as open for scheduling here. Once the repair is available, a Peterbilt technician will inspect the steering wheel attachment nut. If the nut is incorrect, the technician will replace it. If it is loose or not tightened to specification, the technician will tighten it. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 13, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V731?
Recall 14V731 covers 35 2015 Peterbilt 389 "Pride and Class" edition trucks with a steering wheel attachment nut that was the wrong part or was not tightened correctly. The steering wheel can loosen and cause loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2015 Peterbilt 389 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 14V731. If it is, contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer and ask for the steering wheel attachment nut inspection. The dealer will replace the nut or tighten it as needed for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V731, a franchised Peterbilt dealer will inspect the steering wheel attachment nut and replace it or tighten it as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of vehicle control. If the steering wheel attachment nut is incorrect or not tightened properly, the steering wheel can come loose while driving. That condition increases crash risk, so confirm your VIN and arrange the dealer inspection.
What if I bought my Peterbilt 389 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the truck, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Peterbilt 389 is included, then reference recall 14V731 when you contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V731000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 1-940-591-4220 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V731 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V731000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →