The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E034000·Announced 2024-04-30

Bendix Recalls Intellipark Park Valve Modules for Brake Failure Risk

Bendix is recalling Intellipark Park Valve Modules where a rubber seal may fracture, causing park brake failure or unexpected engagement.

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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC is recalling certain Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) with part numbers K266604R000, K189349, K273523R000, and K273520R000. The recall involves 1,769 affected units.

The rubber ball seal in the PVM may fracture and cause a leak. This defect can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PARKING BRAKE recall
Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
1,769

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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