How many recalls does the 1989 Peterbilt 300 Series have?

The 1989 Peterbilt 300 Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Peterbilt 300 Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 Peterbilt 300 Series?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1989 Peterbilt 300 Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Peterbilt 300 Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Straps securing fuel tank broke, causing fuel tank to fall off truck/leak diesel on road. (ohio state police report) *dsh”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-04-10

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Peterbilt 300 Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.