Peterbilt Model 579 Standard with Bendix Wingman Advanced Safety System
Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ – a collision mitigation technology – will become standard on the
Peterbilt Model 579, the company announced.
“Peterbilt strengthens its position as an industry safety leader with the adoption of Bendix Wingman Advanced as a standard
feature on the Model 579,” said Robert Woodall, Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing.
The Wingman Advanced system works in conjunction with Bendix’s ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) and includes
in-lane object recognition with alert, adaptive cruise control with braking and collision mitigation braking technology that senses
and helps drivers mitigate rear-end collisions.
Following distance and stationary object alerts are part of Bendix Wingman Advanced, which helps increase safety through audible
and visual alarms. The safety system will be standard on the Model 579 beginning Q3 2017.
Along with Wingman Advanced, Peterbilt also features the optional Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™
system, which provides enhanced collision mitigation including stationary object braking, along with integrated alert features
including lane departure warning and speed sign recognition. Fusion was introduced on Peterbilt vehicles in 2016.
Both Wingman Advanced and Wingman Fusion help fleets earn a quick return on investment by helping drivers reduce the incidents
of rear end collisions. According to Bendix, its driver assistance technologies are designed to complement safe drivers, safe
driving practices, and proactive driver training programs, not replace them. Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle
remains with the driver at all times.
Peterbilt Motors Company, located in Denton, Texas, has a global reputation for superior quality, industry leading design,
innovative engineering and fuel efficient solutions, and is recognized as the “Class” of the industry. Peterbilt provides a
comprehensive array of aftermarket support programs through its 350-plus North American dealer locations that complement its full
lineup of on-highway, vocational and medium duty products, including alternative fuel vehicles. Peterbilt offers industry leading
service and support, including SmartLINQ remote diagnostics, preventive maintenance plans, expedited Rapid Check diagnostic
services, automated parts inventory replenishment and 24/7 complimentary Customer Assistance through 1-800-4-Peterbilt. For more
information about Peterbilt, visit www.peterbilt.com.
Peterbilt is a PACCAR Company, traded publicly on the NASDAQ as PCAR.
Peterbilt Motors Company
Jill Bezner, 940-591-4011
Peterbilt.PR@paccar.com
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