NHTSA Recall 11V331000: Driveline (power train)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72 vehicles. It affects 2012 Peterbilt 587.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V331000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 611-A |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE |
| Report received | June 23, 2011 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V331000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 587 | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.