Peterbilt recall: Power train
What is wrong
Paccar 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. The tubing may have a seam weld with insufficient bonding. The affected driveline assemblies are rpl25 coupling shafts and slip shafts (main) driveline assemblies.
What could happen
This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline may fall on the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the main drive shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 11, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.
Vehicles covered
- Peterbilt 587 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V331000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 23, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 11, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 72
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2011 to May 31, 2011
- Part
- Power train › Driveline
- Maker's own recall number
- 611-A
Notes
Peterbilt safety recall no. 611-a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 6, 2020
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Dec 21, 2018
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 21, 2018
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Sep 22, 2017
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Jul 13, 2017
- Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Dec 5, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.