Peterbilt 587 recalls and problems

23 recalls and 6 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
23
Complaints
6
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2

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Peterbilt 587 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2019 587300000
2018 587400000
2017 587510000
2016 587600000
2015 587600000
2014 587900000
2013 587920000
2012 587830200
2011 587500000
2010 587400000
2009 587300000
2008 587400000
2007 587200000
2006 587100000

Most reported Peterbilt 587 problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Engine2
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Diesel1

All Peterbilt 587 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
20V-199Apr 6, 20202008–2019Service Brakes, Air, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)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…
18V-931Dec 21, 20182018–2019Power TrainPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with…
18V-657Sep 21, 20182017–2019Engine and Engine CoolingPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15…
17V-593Sep 22, 20172016SteeringPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800…
17V-443Jul 13, 20172017–2018Fuel System, DieselPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines.
16V-872Dec 5, 20162017Exterior LightingPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016.
16V-426Jun 10, 20162017Electrical SystemPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579…
15V-641Oct 9, 20152012–2013EquipmentPaccar 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…
15V-597Sep 24, 20152016Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingPaccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386…
15V-456Jul 22, 20152012–2016Electrical SystemPACCAR 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.
15V-310May 26, 20152013Power TrainPACCAR 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…
15V-270May 8, 20152011–2016Electrical SystemPACCAR 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…
15V-132Mar 6, 20152006–2016Tires, EquipmentPACCAR 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.
14V-810Dec 29, 20142015Parking BrakePACCAR 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…
14V-178Apr 8, 20142014–2015Exterior LightingPaccar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, through March 7, 2014.
14V-015Jan 27, 20142013–2014StructurePACCAR 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.
14V-013Jan 24, 20142014Seat BeltsPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31…
13V-222May 28, 20132014Electrical SystemPACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367…
13V-091Mar 13, 20132013–2014Seat BeltsPACCAR 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.
12V-026Jan 30, 20122012–2013Service Brakes, AirPaccar 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…
11V-380Jul 21, 20112008, 2010–2011Electrical SystemPaccar 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…
11V-331Jun 23, 20112012Power TrainPaccar is recalling certain model year 2012 peterbilt 587 tractors, manufactured from january 12, 2011, through may 20, 2011, equipped with meritor's maxton driveline assemblies.
11V-127Feb 23, 20112007–2012Fuel System, OtherPaccar 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 587?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2012 Peterbilt 587 has the most reports (3). Check the 2012 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 587 have?

NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 587 model years 2006–2019.

What are the most common Peterbilt 587 problems?

Owners report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems most often.