2013 Peterbilt 587: recalls and complaints

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• 20V1990006 Apr 2020Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
• 15V6410009 Oct 2015Equipment
• 15V45600022 Jul 2015Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 15V31000026 May 2015Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
• 15V2700008 May 2015Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 15V1320006 Mar 2015Equipment / Other / Labels
• 14V01500027 Jan 2014Structure / Body / Door
• 13V09100013 Mar 2013Seat Belts
• 12V02600030 Jan 2012Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

1. 20V199000Received 6 Apr 2020. 460,515 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 20pbc AND 20KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2020.

2. 15V641000Received 9 Oct 2015. 290 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWP (Kenworth) and 1015M (Peterbilt).

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWP and 1015M. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Dec 2015.

3. 15V456000Received 22 Jul 2015. 288 units.

   Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 715-K. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 2015.

4. 15V310000Received 26 May 2015. 30 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to April 2, 2014, and 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on August 8, 2012. The affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWJ and 515-H.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWJ and 515-H. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jul 2015.

5. 15V270000Received 8 May 2015. 1,494 units.

   Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWE and 515-F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2015.

6. 15V132000Received 6 Mar 2015. 213,230 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 215-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jun 2015.

7. 14V015000Received 27 Jan 2014. 827 units.

   Structure / Body / Door

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured May 8, 2012, through October 24, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door pad assemblies. Due to loose fasteners, the door pull portion of the door pad assembly may separate from the door when used.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If an occupant is using the door pull to assist in getting in or out of the vehicle, the sudden detachment of the pull handle may result in a fall, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will inspect and torque the fasteners to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213G.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 1213G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Mar 2014.

8. 13V091000Received 13 Mar 2013. 2,509 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWD, 0313-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2013.

9. 12V026000Received 30 Jan 2012. 15,932 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2012. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 12KWA/0112-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Feb 2012.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

10 May 2022

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20061
2. 20072
3. 20084
4. 20093
5. 20104
6. 20115
7. 20128
8. 20139
9. 20149
10. 20156
11. 20166
12. 20175
13. 20184
14. 20193

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Peterbilt 587?

695,115 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 587 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 587, model years 2006 to 2019. 9 of them name the 2013 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2013 Peterbilt 587 name most often?

Electrical System: 2 of 4 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Peterbilt 587 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.