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2018 PETERBILT 389

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 1 inspections • 6 recalls

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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6 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (1 inspection)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
1
Carriers
1
Open recalls
6
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
1NPXLP9X5JD484636
Model Year
2018
Make
PETERBILT
Model
389
Manufacturer
PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
WMI
1NP

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
MX/MX-13
Engine Manufacturer
PACCAR
Cylinders
6
Displacement
12.9 L
Horsepower
380
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class
Truck
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
DENTON
Plant State
TEXAS
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Peterbilt
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
Apr 29, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Compare with peers (same make, model, year)

This VIN has 1 inspection on record. Among 163 peers, the median is 0 (25th–75th: 0–2).

Cohort median out-of-service rate: 0%.

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Technical details (1)
Note
GVWR (lbs): 47,001-57,000

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

CA · 99875A2

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1NPXLP9X0JD433643 1NPXLP9X0JD452208 1NPXLP9X0JD460552 1NPXLP9X0JD460602 1NPXLP9X0JD461409 1NPXLP9X0JD461412 1NPXLP9X0JD461426 1NPXLP9X0JD462849

Roadside inspections (1)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
86720397 Jan 6, 2026 ASTA CONSTRUCTION CO INC 2

Recalls for this make/model/year (6)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
22V277000 STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
20V199000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
20V130000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
18V931000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
18V657000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
17V443000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

Date Carrier Violations
Jan 6, 2026 ASTA CONSTRUCTION CO INC 2

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 1 roadside inspection on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 6 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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