Peterbilt 389 Rework for American Truck Simulator
Revamps the stock Peterbilt 389 with 389X parts, new grilles, bumpers, air cleaners and eight interiors. Free on Steam Workshop, for ATS 1.58 to 1.61.
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What this mod does
Peterbilt 389 Rework doesn’t add a new truck: it reworks the Peterbilt 389 that comes with the game and adds a solid catalog of parts and interior options. It’s ideal if you like the stock 389 but find it lacking when it comes to customization.
What it changes
- Parts inspired by the newest model, the 389X.
- Several grilles, Donaldson air cleaners, bumpers and side skirts.
- Fenders, battery boxes, polished front fenders, steps and rear boxes, plus cab-mounted rear lights.
- New engine sounds for the Paccar and Cummins options.
- Eight interiors: customizable Ultra Ride variants and the author’s own designs.
Version and compatibility
The author says this version is compatible with ATS 1.58 to 1.61. For versions between 1.51 and 1.57, he keeps a separate release on the Workshop. Since it modifies the original truck, it may clash with other mods that also change the stock Peterbilt 389.
Author’s note
With the custom grille, the low and high beam headlight masks are swapped, and the author admits it can’t be fixed. If it bothers you, use a different grille.
According to the author, his mods are free and only published on Steam Workshop.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- Compatible with ATS 1.61 according to the author
- Lots of parts and eight interiors with no DLC needed
- Lightweight compared to a full truck
- Replaces the original Peterbilt 389 and may clash with other mods for the same truck
- Known bug with the custom grille's lights
Requirements
- American Truck Simulator 1.58 to 1.61
- No DLC required
How to install it
- Go to the mod's page on Steam Workshop.
- Click "Subscribe" and wait for the download to finish.
- Open the game and go to the Mod Manager.
- Enable "Peterbilt 389 Rework" and, if you use other 389 mods, place it above them.
- Load your save and visit the service shop with your Peterbilt 389 (or buy one at the Peterbilt dealer) to see the new parts.
Version history
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7 May 2026Current
Update for 1.59
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17 Feb 2026
Fixed the rear boxes
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10 Feb 2026
Improved the 379 grille
Common problems
Is it a separate truck?
No. It modifies the stock Peterbilt 389, so your current 389s also get the new parts and options.
I have ATS 1.57 or earlier
The author has a separate release for 1.51-1.57; this version is only for 1.58-1.61.
The headlights switch wrongly between low and high beam
It's a known bug with the custom grille that the author can't fix. Use another grille if it affects you.
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