2013 Peterbilt 587 TSBs
28 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories
Categories
Electrical
8 bulletinsInformation Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the...
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appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (SOC) exhaust and built from...
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03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper.
Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...
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to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...
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to sensor corrosion.
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
Fix-As-Fail: Repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
CUMMINS: THE RELAYS AND FUSES OF AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS, IN WIRING HARNESS, IS POTENTIALLY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED VIA...
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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE (OEM) AND HAVE WIRE RUBBING POINTS, RELAY DAMAGE OR RUB POINTS. *PE
Software & Calibration
3 bulletinsInformation Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer.
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The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error.
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Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
Engine
3 bulletinsPETERBILT: THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER, ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WAS MANUFACTURED WITH DOT4 FLUID FOR CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER,...
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MAY SEIZED DUE TO BORATE CRYSTALS FORMING. REPLACE DOT4 FLUID WITH DOT3 FLUID. MODELS 2013 579, 567, 587. *PE
PETERBILT: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO AN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE ISSUE, REAR NOX SENSOR, OPERATING CORRECTLY.
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*PE
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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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.
Other
2 bulletins"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes.
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2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
Body & Paint
2 bulletinsInformation Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate.
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Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
Brakes
2 bulletinsFix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587...
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trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that could rub through and cause the aluminum box mounting tabs to rub directly on the steel frame brackets. This could result in cracked battery box mounting angles. Resolution is to add the reinforcement bracket(s) to affected vehicles.
Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power.
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NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
2 bulletinsInformation only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
Information Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke...
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Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
Infotainment
1 bulletinSmartNav 2.0 Hardware retrofit for quality validation and vehicle validation units.
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinInformation Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the...
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A/C compressor.
Suspension
1 bulletinNon Safety Campaign: Peterbilt has determined that certain Model 365, 384, 386, 388, 389, 3895, 587 and 579 vehicles...
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built between March 27, 2012 and January 20, 2019 with Flex Air suspension in a 6x2 configuration have U-bolts that may fail prematurely.
Lighting
1 bulletinFix-As-Fail - Low Beam Headlamp Bulb Diagnosis (Inspect Bulb and Connector)
Fuel System
1 bulletinPETERBILT: ONCE TRUCK HAS STARTED, THE DASH CLUSTER, WOULD GO DARK AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO READ SPEEDOMETER,...
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TACHOMETER, COOLANT, DEF, FUEL, OIL, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR GAUGES. MODEL 587. NO YEARS. *PE
Transmission
1 bulletinPETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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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