Vehicle recall 11V331000 · June 23, 2011
2012 Peterbilt 587
The tubing may have a seam weld with insufficient bonding.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V331000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2011
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 611-A
- Owner notification
- August 11, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 587 (2012): 2012
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