2013 PETERBILT 587 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PETERBILT 587 has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to manufacturing defects that have led to multiple recalls affecting brake systems, safety equipment, driveline components, and electrical systems.
There are 11 recalls addressing defects in various systems including service brakes, seat belts, driveshafts, alternators, fifth wheel connectors, door assemblies, electronic stability controls, and tire labels. These recalls involve safety risks such as brake failure, fire hazards, trailer detachment, and incorrect tire pressure information.
Recalls- Service brakes and check valves. Recall 12V026000 affects 15,932 vehicles manufactured from January 31, 2011, through January 19, 2012. Bendix ATR-6 relay valves may leak internally in cold conditions causing continuous brake application. Risk includes overheated brakes, fire hazards, and loss of vehicle control. PACCAR provides a temporary free repair until a permanent fix is available.
- Seat belts. Recall 13V091000 covers 2,509 trucks with air ride seats. Seat belt buckle cables may fray causing the belt to detach in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers replace buckle assemblies free of charge starting May 9, 2013.
- Driveshaft weld failure. Recall 15V310000 involves 30 trucks, including 2013 PETERBILT 587s manufactured August 8, 2012. Driveshafts may corrode and welds fail, causing loss of power to rear wheels and increased crash risk. Dealers replace driveshafts free of charge starting July 15, 2015.
- Alternator charge cable chafing. Recall 15V456000 affects 288 vehicles with Leece Neville alternators manufactured January 2011 to April 2015. Alternator cables may rub against metal freon lines causing electrical shorts and fire risk. Dealers reroute cables and add insulation free of charge from September 23, 2015.
- Fifth wheel locking mechanism failure. Recall 15V641000 includes 290 trucks manufactured February 2011 to December 2012. Damage to the Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel locking mechanism may cause trailer detachment. Dealers replace fifth wheel with Ultra NT model starting December 7, 2015.
- Door pull pad assembly separation. Recall 14V015000 covers 827 trucks with Inteva door pads manufactured May 2012 through October 2013. Loose fasteners can cause door pulls to detach causing fall risk. Dealers inspect and torque fasteners free of charge from March 5, 2014.
- Alternator cable chafing with Delco-Remy alternators. Recall 15V270000 covers 1,494 trucks manufactured December 2010 to April 2015. Similar to recall 15V456000, cables may short circuit causing fire hazards. Dealers reroute cables free of charge starting September 16, 2015.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software defect. Recall 20V199000 affects over 460,000 vehicles equipped with NAMUX software from 2008 to 2019. ABS warning light may fail to illuminate after power loss, increasing crash risk. Dealers update software free of charge since May 26, 2020.
- ABS warning light failure. Also part of recall 20V199000, the ABS warning light may not alert driver of ABS loss. The risk of unknowingly driving without ABS function increases crash risk. Fix is a free NAMUX software update.
- Tire and rim certification label errors. Recall 15V132000 involves over 213,000 trucks manufactured 2006 to 2016. Tire pressure listed on labels may be incorrect, leading to underinflation and possible tire failure. Peterbilt mails corrected labels to owners starting June 19, 2015.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state lemon laws. They should consider consulting legal resources to protect their interests.
2013 PETERBILT 587 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
695115
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 PETERBILT 587
290 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: 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.
2013 PETERBILT 587
288 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 PETERBILT 587
30 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Risk: 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.
2013 PETERBILT 587
1494 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 PETERBILT 587
827 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
Risk: 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.
2013 PETERBILT 587
2509 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
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.
Risk: 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.
2013 PETERBILT 587
15932 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.