The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21E070000·Announced 2021-08-03

Bendix Intellipark Electronic Control Unit Software Recall

Bendix is recalling Intellipark Dash Electronic Control Units that may fail to activate the parking brake, causing vehicles to move unintentionally.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake failure) that can lead to unintentional vehicle movement and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC is recalling certain Intellipark Dash Electronic Control Units (DECU) with part number K183042R000. The defect involves the DECU potentially failing to activate the parking brake, which can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally.

This malfunction increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 489 vehicles. Dealers will update the software or replace the DECU free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021.

Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
489

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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