Hendrickson Suspension recall

Recalled June 19, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07E040000 · Hendrickson

Hazard

IF THE CRACKS SHOULD PROPAGATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN ROAD USE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DEBRIS FROM THE BRIDGE AXLE OR ADJACENT VEHICLE PARTS COULD BE DEPOSITED IN THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OSHKOSH WILL NOTIFY THEIR OWNERS AND HENDRICKSON WILL REPLACE THE AXLES WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE OWNERS WHO REPORT VISIBLE CRACKS FREE OF CHARGE.

Units

1,858 units

Description

CERTAIN TRUCK BRIDGE AXLES MANUFACTURED BY HENDRICKSON BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 7, 2006, AND APRIL 25, 2007, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AS SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENTS OF AUXILIARY TAG AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS FOR MCNEILUS (OSHKOSH) 2006 AND 2007 BRIDGEMASTER V MODEL CONCRETE MIXER TRUCKS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS HUAX97188 THROUGH HUAX108905. DUE TO INADEQUATE TEMPERING IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE COMPONENT END CASTINGS CAN CRACK.

What to do

OSHKOSH WILL NOTIFY THEIR OWNERS AND HENDRICKSON WILL REPLACE THE AXLES WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE OWNERS WHO REPORT VISIBLE CRACKS FREE OF CHARGE.

Product

Hendrickson BAR13X-03B · Hendrickson BAR13X-04B · Hendrickson BAR13X-06B · Hendrickson BAR13X-67B

Manufacturer(s)

Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →