2015 PETERBILT 389
VIN 1XPXP4EX7FD283018
Operating carrier of this vehicle
Rich's Towing & Service Inc Active
- USDOT
- 327069
- MC
- 239904
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Middleburg Heights, OH
- Power units
- 49
- Drivers
- 66
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 19
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
What this means
1XPXP4EX7FD283018 decodes to a 2015 PETERBILT 389. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. Zero out-of-service results — clean inspection history for the operating carrier(s). 4 NHTSA recalls matche the year/make/model — verify whether your VIN was serviced.
What this VIN is
2015 PETERBILT 389 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPXP4EX7FD283018. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX engine, 15L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-15 and 2026-06-17. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service — a clean roadside record for the operating carrier(s), which is a positive signal for maintenance and compliance. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
This vehicle was operated by RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC (DOT 327069) during our inspection window. Open the carrier profile for that operator’s full safety record, authority status, and fleet size.
Recalls & owner complaints
4 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2015 PETERBILT 389 platform. The most recent, 20V130000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood j… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may apply only to a specific build range — confirm at nhtsa.gov/recalls whether this exact VIN was included and remedied. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year — a leading indicator of recurring defects worth checking before purchase.
How to use this report
If you’re buying this truck: its clean out-of-service record is encouraging, but still verify current condition with an independent pre-purchase inspection. If you’re investigating an incident: the operator history above links to the carrier’s full FMCSA profile, where you can review authority, insurance, and crash records. This page aggregates public FMCSA roadside data and NHTSA vPIC decode for this VIN; it is informational and not a substitute for a title search or a hands-on inspection.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 389 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | DENTON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TEXAS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | ISX The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 15 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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4 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number f
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 389 Pride and Class edition vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to December 4, 2014, and equipped with electronic stability control (ESC). The affected vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect horn contact plate that
Risk: If the steering angle sensor is damaged, the ESC sensor may malfunction, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horn contact plate and the ESC steering angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015,
Risk: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Fix: Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR cust
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 389 "Pride and Class" edition trucks manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the steering wheel may have been installed with an incorrect attachment nut, or the nut may not be have be
Risk: An incorrect or improperly torqued steering wheel attachment nut could allow the steering wheel to come loose, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel attachment nut, and replace it and/or tighten it, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact PACCAR customer
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