We found the following complaints for PETERBILT 587 (2012)
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The contact owns a 2012 peterbilt 587. The contact stated that he noticed smoke coming from the undercarriage. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered there was a fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. After further inspection, it was determined that the battery cable had ignited. The cables were attached to the electronic clutch actuator, which had a plastic cover. The plastic tie fractured and caused the battery cables to fail, energizing the transmission and engine block. The high heat caused it to become combustible. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown because of the fire damage.updated 7/2/13 the consumer stated due to the vibration and movement, the plastic tie used to secure the battery cables to the clutch actuator sheild is prone to failure. Updated 11/1/2013
2012 peterbilt tractor.consumer writes in regards to potential fire defect. The consumer stated he recently investigated the cause of a fire in the tractor and determined the cause to be related to a potential defect in the manner in which the battery cables were supported. The battery cables passed from the battery box on the driver side of the tractor, at a position behind the cab, to the engine compartment. At the location where the battery cables passed the electronic clutch actuator, they were held in place by a plastic tie. Due to drive train vibration and movement, the plastic tie used to secure the battery cables to the clutch actuator shield were prone to failure. The plastic tie broke at some time during its service life and the weight of the battery cables caused them to migrate toward the bottom of the clutch actuator shield. Movement between the unsecured cables and the shield, which occurred over time, abraded the insulation of one of the positive cables. Once the electrical insulation failed, the cable arced against the shield, energizing the engine and transmission. Updated 7/1/13 ...updated 10-24-13
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