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Peterbilt 587 Electrical problems by year

1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Peterbilt 587's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

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Electrical recalls

Electrical system: alternator / generator / regulator

15V2700001,494 vehicles affected

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...

Latest 587 electrical complaints

2017 Peterbilt 587Electrical system

The climate control module for the cab, and the bunk keep shorting out. The fan speed control literally melts. The control sticks then starts smoking. I have had peterbilt replace it, but it keeps going out. I'm afraid it's going to burn the truck up while I'm asleep.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11182068

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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