2013 PETERBILT 587 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 PETERBILT 587
The 2013 PETERBILT 587 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT, EQUIPMENT. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 PETERBILT 587
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2013 PETERBILT 587, potentially affecting up to 1,368,860 vehicles.
Recall 20V199000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 20V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V641000 — EQUIPMENT
| 290 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V456000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 288 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V270000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 1,494 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V310000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V132000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 213,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V132000 — TIRES
| 213,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 14V015000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 827 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V091000 — SEAT BELTS
| 2,509 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V026000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 15,932 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 PETERBILT 587
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 PETERBILT 587. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Peterbilt 587. The contact stated that the odometer became inoperable. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,334. The VIN was not available.
65 MPH COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENGINE POWER. IDENTIFIED JUNCTION BOX AS THE PROBLEM.
65 MPH COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENGINE POWER. IDENTIFIED JUNCTION BOX AS THE PROBLEM.
65 MPH COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENGINE POWER. IDENTIFIED JUNCTION BOX AS THE PROBLEM.
Safety Rating for the 2013 PETERBILT 587
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 PETERBILT 587 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 PETERBILT 587
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 PETERBILT 587. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RN-613-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PETERBILT: ONCE TRUCK HAS STARTED, THE DASH CLUSTER, WOULD GO DARK AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO READ SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, COOLANT, DEF, FUEL, OIL, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR GAUGES. MODEL 587. NO YEARS. *PE
TSB-130155 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
CUMMINS: THE RELAYS AND FUSES OF AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS, IN WIRING HARNESS, IS POTENTIALLY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED VIA ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE (OEM) AND HAVE WIRE RUBBING POINTS, RELAY DAMAGE OR RUB POINTS. *PE
TSB-130155 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CUMMINS: THE RELAYS AND FUSES OF AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS, IN WIRING HARNESS, IS POTENTIALLY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED VIA ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE (OEM) AND HAVE WIRE RUBBING POINTS, RELAY DAMAGE OR RUB POINTS. *PE
RN-413-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN TRUCKS, WITH CUMMINS ENGINE, HAVE EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER TO AFTER TREATMENT COMPONENTS AND NEED TO SWITCH THE FUSES FROM 5 AMP TO 10 AMP. MODELS 320, 587, CONVENTIONAL. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
RN-413-7 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS TOO MUCH REFRIGERANT IN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE COMPRESSOR AND FAN CLUTCH TO CYCLE EXCESSIVELY AND HVAC SYSTEM TO UNDER PERFORM DUE TO AN OVER CHARGE SITUATION. MODEL 2012-13 587. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 PETERBILT 587
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 587
- 2008 PETERBILT 587 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PETERBILT 587 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PETERBILT 587 — 0 complaints
- 2011 PETERBILT 587 — 0 complaints
- 2012 PETERBILT 587 — 4 complaints
- 2013 PETERBILT 587 (current)
- 2014 PETERBILT 587 — 0 complaints
- 2015 PETERBILT 587 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PETERBILT 587 — 0 complaints
- 2017 PETERBILT 587 — 1 complaint
- 2018 PETERBILT 587 — 0 complaints
Other PETERBILT Models
- PETERBILT 379 — 76 total complaints
- PETERBILT 579 — 52 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints