2010 PETERBILT 587 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 PETERBILT 587 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues related to engine and electrical system concerns among a broader range of similar models equipped with PACCAR MX engines and associated components.
Six recalls have been issued affecting systems such as the fuel system, electrical software, electronic stability control, brake warning lights, and tire labeling. These recalls address potential safety risks including fire hazards, unintended acceleration, loss of anti-lock braking system warnings, tire pressure inaccuracies, and related risks to vehicle stability and control.
Recalls- Fuel system oil cap. Recall 11V127000 affects 4664 vehicles including 2010 Peterbilt 587 trucks. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap may loosen, causing engine oil to discharge onto hot exhaust components, posing a fire risk. Dealers will re-torque the cap and install a secondary retention device free of charge starting March 2011.
- Engine software. Recall 11V380000 involves 211 Peterbilt 587 vehicles from 2010 and related models. The fast idle control can activate while the transmission is in gear, causing unexpected acceleration that overrides the parking brake. Software updates are available free beginning August 2011.
- Electronic stability control and ABS warning light. Recall 20V199000 covers 460,515 vehicles including 2010 Peterbilt 587 trucks. The ABS warning light may fail to illuminate if ABS loses power, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update NAMUX software in the cab control module at no charge. The recall started May 26, 2020.
- Tire and rim certification labels. Recall 15V132000 impacts 213,230 Peterbilt trucks including the 2010 587 model. Tire pressure labels may list incorrect inflation levels, risking tire failure and crashes if tires are underinflated. Peterbilt will send corrected labels to owners free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015.
Owners coping with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recall issues might have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting consumer protection resources or legal assistance may be advisable to address persistent problems or safety defects.
2010 PETERBILT 587 Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
678620
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 PETERBILT 587
460515 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2010 PETERBILT 587
213230 vehicles affected
TIRES
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)."
Risk: 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.
2010 PETERBILT 587
211 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T660, T700, AND T800 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2008, 2010, AND 2011 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 587 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 11, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES AND EATON ULTRASHIFT DM OR ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (WITHOUT AUTO-NEUTRAL). THE FAST IDLE CONTROL MAY BE ACTIVATED BY THE OPERATOR WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR.
Risk: IF THE FAST IDLE CONTROL FUNCTION IS ENGAGED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE AND OVERRIDE THE PARKING BRAKE AND , CREATING A RISK OF A CRASH AND DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES OR PROPERTY AND THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.
2010 PETERBILT 587
4664 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 KENWORTH T2000, T660, T700, T800, AND W900, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, AND 587 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES. THE OIL MODULE CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP IN THE PACCAR MX ENGINE MAY BECOME LOOSE, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE CAP TO COME OFF AND ENGINE OIL TO PARTIALLY DISCHARGE FROM THE OIL MODULE ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS.
Risk: THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Complaints
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