Peterbilt 587: Structure — door

Affects Peterbilt 587 · 2013–2014 — about 827 vehicles.

The hazard

If an occupant is using the door pull to assist in getting in or out of the vehicle, the sudden detachment of the pull handle may result in a fall, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will inspect and torque the fasteners to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213G.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational