Vehicle report

2026 PETERBILT 589

Service bulletins

23 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

P001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KW: The chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 53. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section. PB: The chassis list has been updated to include 8 chassis. The total chassis count is now 130. A link to the PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast has been added in the Links section.

43-089

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This optional software update is expected to be available after 08/28/2026.

24KWC/24PBC

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Updated Sheppard Steering Gear Classification Tool link in Inspection Procedure

31-002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

An installation guide is now available for temporary solar battery maintainers used on vehicles in dealer inventory. Using solar battery maintainers according to the attached guide can reduce instances of dead or undercharged batteries in stock vehicles at dealerships. Use of solar maintainers is considered a best practice for battery maintenance.

32-009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The battery care, maintenance, and charging guidelines have been updated to include Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery information. Dealers are responsible for maintaining inventory trucks and on-shelf batteries.

99-052

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There is an update to the Base Emissions Warranty Limits table [PR1.1]and general certification information in certain Engine Model Year (EMY) 2026 MX-11 and MX-13 Operator’s Manuals.

T024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KW & PB: New software is available for download. The DAVIE4 cache must be cleared before attempting to reprogram a chassis that is experiencing problems to ensure the latest version of software is installed. Follow all steps in the attached procedures before submitting a TCS case.

T-024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The repair procedure has been updated to include diagnostic steps.

27-012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The attachment for Eaton bulletin TAIB-1015 has been updated to the latest version to improve process flow.

34-101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Certain Peterbilt Model 589 chassis equipped with LED headlamps may need a relay and fuses for the integrated heaters to be functional.

02-177

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.

43-087

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

(KW) Certain T680 / T800 / T880 / W900 / W990 have updated GHG labels available for order and installation.

41-024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Procedures have been updated to include additional truck models in the service intervals table.

45-070

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The attached procedures document has been updated with more detail and explanations. This is not a stand-alone procedure. Cummins Quickserve troubleshooting will specify the use of these procedures while troubleshooting specific fault codes.

14-034

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update - Procedure has been updated to correct torque values.

E340

Emissions

KW Certain vehicle model year 2026 Kenworth chassis equipped with EMY2025 PACCAR MX engines require an amended engine label. The engine label is now available for order and installation. PB Certain vehicle model year 2026 Peterbilt chassis equipped with EMY2025 PACCAR MX engines require an amended engine label. The engine label is now available for order and installation.

E326

Emissions

EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.

37-004

Service Campaign

PACCAR MX-13 VECU3 Software Update - Certain heavy-duty chassis equipped with a PACCAR MX-13 engine are eligible for a Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU3) software update.

43-083

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Exhaust Stack Isolators - Early wear of the polyurethane exhaust stack isolators may occur on certain Kenworth chassis due to excessive heat. Early wear of the polyurethane exhaust stack isolators may occur on certain Peterbilt chassis due to excessive heat.

25PACH

Service Campaign

25PACH Safety Recall Update - Parts Breakdown by Chassis List has been updated with additional parts for chassis 785289, 785290, 794064, 795896, and 795740. The 25PACH: 20k Steerable Pusher: Replace Air Tank on Top of Battery Box procedure has also been updated with additional steps to remove and replace the air tank brackets.

14-036

Other

One-Piece Aluminum Crossmember Repair - Repair procedures are available to support the replacement of intermediate or midship one-piece aluminum crossmembers.

25PACF

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts and procedures are now available for all affected chassis equipped with Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU) part number Q21-1157-013-011 / Q21-1157-013-013 / Q21-1157-002-002 / Q21-1157-004-004 / Q21-1157-006-006 / Q21-1157-009-009. See attached Parts Matrix for required parts per chassis.

25PBE

Service Campaign

Parts and repair procedures are now available. Certain chassis may have a rear suspension tracking rod that interferes with the left rear brake valve components during full suspension travel. This interference could cause a loss of the rear service brake or ABS modulation for one rear axle wheel end, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.

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