2015 PETERBILT 587 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 PETERBILT 587 has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners report issues primarily related to electrical system defects, brake components, lighting malfunctions, and labeling inaccuracies. The recalls address various safety and compliance concerns affecting multiple vehicle systems.
There are nine recalls involving the 2015 PETERBILT 587, covering electrical, braking, lighting, and labeling components. These recalls require repairs or software updates to resolve defects that could lead to safety hazards or non-compliance with federal standards.
- Electrical system alternator cable. Recall 15V456000 affects 288 trucks due to alternator charge cables chafing against a metal freon discharge line, risking electrical shorts and fire. Dealers reroute cables and install plastic insulation free of charge.
- Parking brake air actuator. Recall 14V810000 involves 1,623 trucks with improperly seated diaphragms causing brake drag that might result in wheel end fires. Inspections and replacements are provided at no cost.
- Fog light software malfunction. Recall 14V178000 covers 63 trucks with fog lights turning back on after high beams activate, potentially blinding oncoming traffic. Dealers update the Cab Electronic Control Unit to fix the issue.
- Headlight software defect. Same recall 14V178000 also addresses fog light and high beam simultaneous illumination issues affecting the same 63 trucks, corrected by a control unit software update.
- Alternator cable routing in PACCAR MX-13 engines. Recall 15V270000 affects 1,494 trucks with cables chafing against freon lines, creating fire risk. Repairs involve rerouting cables away from metal components.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. Recall 20V199000 involves 460,515 vehicles where ABS warning lights may fail to illuminate after power loss, increasing crash risk. A software update to the cab control module is required.
- ABS warning light malfunction. Part of recall 20V199000 covering the same vehicles, dealers update NAMUX software to ensure ABS warnings function properly after power interruptions.
- Tire and rim certification labels. Recall 15V132000 includes 213,230 trucks with labels stating incorrect tire pressures below recommended levels, which can cause tire failure at GVWR. Corrected labels are mailed to owners.
- Underinflated tire risk. Also part of recall 15V132000 affecting the same trucks, owners receive corrected tire pressure information to prevent tire failure and reduce crash risk.
Owners coping with repeated repairs involving electrical, brake, or safety system defects or unresolved recall problems may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Assistance from qualified legal professionals specializing in consumer protection cases is advisable.
2015 PETERBILT 587 Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
677213
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 PETERBILT 587
63 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Paccar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, through March 7, 2014. If the driver turns on the high beams, the fog lights will automatically turn off, but after 10 seconds they may turn back on due to a software malfunction. The combination of the high beams and fog lights may exceed the permissable limits of light output. Therefore, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If both the fog lamps and high beams are illuminated at the same time, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the excessive light, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 PETERBILT 587
1623 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Risk: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.