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2012 PETERBILT 389

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 8 inspections • 10 recalls • 1 complaint

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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10 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (8 inspections)

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

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Inspections
8
Carriers
1
Open recalls
10
Complaints
1

Vehicle identity

VIN
1XPXP4EX6CD137284
Model Year
2012
Make
PETERBILT
Model
389
Manufacturer
PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
WMI
1XP

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
ISX
Engine Manufacturer
Cummins
Cylinders
6
Displacement
15 L
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Other

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK

Manufacturing

Plant City
DENTON
Plant State
TEXAS
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Peterbilt
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
Apr 30, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Plates observed

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

PA · AG60111

Reportable crashes (1)

FMCSA crash filings that list this VIN. Crash records often carry older plate associations than the SMS inspection-unit window.

Date Carrier Inj / Fat
Nov 6, 2024 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0 / 0

Sister VINs

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

1XPXP4EX0CD138768 1XPXP4EX0CD160981 1XPXP4EX0CD168644 1XPXP4EX1CD134745 1XPXP4EX1CD135801 1XPXP4EX1CD137306 1XPXP4EX1CD162318 1XPXP4EX2CD135810

Roadside inspections (8)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
86245079 Nov 4, 2025 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0
85808636 Sep 16, 2025 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 1
84669618 May 13, 2025 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 1
84418603 Apr 15, 2025 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0
79237973 Jul 21, 2023 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0
79046346 Jun 30, 2023 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0
79007822 Jun 28, 2023 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 7
78706853 May 22, 2023 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 2

Recalls for this make/model/year (10)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
20V199000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
15V740000 TIRES
15V456000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
15V270000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
15V132000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
15V108000 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
14V145000 SERVICE BRAKES
13V593000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
12V026000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
11V127000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Complaints for this make/model/year (1)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
1159342 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

This VIN has been inspected 8 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on May 22, 2023. Most recent inspection: Nov 4, 2025 by JDS HEAVY HAUL INC. 11 total violations cited; 1 out-of-service event.

Date Carrier Violations
Nov 4, 2025 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0
Sep 16, 2025 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 1
May 13, 2025 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 1
Apr 15, 2025 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0
Jul 21, 2023 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0
Jun 30, 2023 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 0
Jun 28, 2023 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 7
May 22, 2023 JDS HEAVY HAUL INC 2

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 8 roadside inspections 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? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 1 inspection where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
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 9 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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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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