Nikola has been forced to recall each and every example of the Tre BEV truck in the United States over an issue related to the park valve module.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed that the Bendix Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module may intermittently become stuck in the unparked position and may not transition from un-parked to parked when the Park Switch is pulled on the dash.
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The recall notes that if a driver notices the Intellipark PVM malfunction indications and does not properly fan down the brakes then it’s possible that the vehicle could unintentionally move, increasing the likelihood of a crash. Nikola says the mechanical components in the PVM are at the upper limit of design thresholds and allow for excessive internal air leakage. This internal leakage does not allow pressure to build properly when the pilot solenoid is activated.
The part in question was supplied by Bendix. Nikola first became aware of the issue on March 16, 2023 and by April 6 had decided that it would be necessary to conduct a voluntary recall.
All Nikola Tre BEV models manufactured between November 5, 2021 and April 5, 2023 are involved in the U.S. recall, totaling 364 units. Both owners and dealerships will be notified of the recall between May 1 and May 31. Dealers will replace the PVM with a corrected part free of charge.
