23PBC - Bendix Intellipark: NHTSA #23V185
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23PBC

Supplier
Bendix

Description
​23PBC - Bendix Intellipark: NHTSA #23V185

Date
4/3/2023

What’s New
Safety Recall - Bendix has established a repair procedure and is providing the parts to update and correct this
issue.

Certain tractors equipped with Bendix Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may intermittently become
stuck in the un-parked position and may not transition from unparked to parked when the park switch is pulled on
the vehicle dashboard.
Warning which can precede or occur: Park indication LEDs on the park switch remain off after the park switch is
pulled indicating that the spring brake system has not exhausted, and the vehicle is not parked. Audible exhaust
sounds that typically are heard as an air-braked vehicle is parked will not be heard indicating that the vehicle is not
parked.

Situation
​25 (25 U.S. Only) 2023 to 2024 Model Year 579 chassis manufactured between 07/27/2022 and 02/03/2023.

Federal Law
​It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease new vehicles covered by this recall until the defect or
noncompliance has been corrected.

Warranty
Bendix will be performing all repairs in the field and Peterbilt dealers will not be involved. There is no
applicable warranty procedure.

Procedure
Peterbilt and Kenworth dealers will not be performing repairs for this issue.
Bendix will be handling all repairs in the field. The repair procedure attached in the Links section is for
reference only and is not to be used by Peterbilt or Kenworth dealers to perform any repairs related to this
safety recall.

Parts
Please note that Bendix will be performing all repairs in the field and the following parts are for reference
only.

Links
23PBC Chassis List
Bendix Repair Procedure (for reference only)
Final U.S. Customer Letter

Authored by D. Cook

Revision History
​Converted from Interim to Final on June 6, 2023

Select the date.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle. Your VIN(s) can be found on the bottom or back of this page.
Subject:

Safety Recall: 23PBC – Bendix Intellipark recall
NHTSA: 23V185
EXPIRATION DATE: NONE

Dear Peterbilt Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Peterbilt has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2023 to 2024 Model Year 579 tractor chassis built from
07/27/2022 through 02/03/2023 and equipped with the Bendix Intellipark option. The Bendix Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may
intermittently become stuck in the un-parked position and may not transition from unparked to parked when the park switch is pulled on the vehicle
dashboard.
An Intellipark PVM that is stuck in the un-parked position does not allow the vehicle spring brakes to exhaust when the operator pulls the park
switch. In order to park the vehicle, the operator must deplete air storage in the air brake system by fanning-down the service brake pedal. If an
operator does not properly fan down the brakes, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, which may increase the risk of a crash.
What is the problem?

The Bendix Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may intermittently become stuck in the unparked position.

What will your dealer do?

Bendix, the manufacturer of the Intellipark system, will replace the Park Valve Module (PVM) in
your chassis listed on this letter with an updated part to address this issue. Bendix will work directly
with you to coordinate and perform repairs. Your Peterbilt dealer will not perform this repair.

What should you do?

There is no action required on your part. Bendix will work with you directly to coordinate and
perform repairs.

Peterbilt Motors Company has initiated this recall to remedy the issue with no charge to you. Bendix, the manufacturer of the Intellipark system, will
replace the Park Valve Module (part number: K171243) with an updated part (part number: K266600R00) in your chassis to address the issue.
Bendix will be coordinating and performing all repairs to remedy this issue. The repair will take approximately 1 hour to complete. Your Peterbilt
dealer will not perform this repair. If you have any questions about this repair, please contact the Bendix representative at:
Kumar.Nale@bendix.com.
If you require further information about this recall or experience any difficulty in making arrangements for this repair, please contact the Peterbilt
Customer Experience Department at PB.Tech.Pubs.Dept@paccar.com.
If you conclude that Peterbilt has not enabled you to remedy this defect in a reasonable time and without charge, you may submit a complaint to:
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll free Vehicle
Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If you
no longer own this vehicle, we would appreciate your advising us of the new owner. Please send all known ownership and address changes to
PBDiv.Warranty.Docs@paccar.com.
We apologize for any inconvenience this preventive procedure may cause and thank you for your participation in helping Peterbilt provide the
highest levels of customer satisfaction and service expertise. We value your business and appreciate your ongoing loyalty to Peterbilt and its dealer
network. Industry-leading quality, performance and reliability are hallmarks of Peterbilt products, and we thank you for making Peterbilt your truck of
choice.
Sincerely,

Michelle Ponsonby
Director of Customer Experience
Peterbilt Motors Company