Hendrickson recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Hendrickson USA. L.L.C. (Hendrickson) is recalling certain Bridge Axles, part number B5R13X-04B, manufactured December 7, 2015, to January 11, 2016. The affected bridge axles have tube sleeves that may crack along the seam welds.
What could happen
If one tube sleeve cracks, vehicle handling may be affected. If both tube sleeves crack, the bridge axle may detach from the vehicle. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hendrickson notified the one vehicle manufacturer that purchased the affected axles on May 24, 2016. That manufacturer is replacing the axles under recall 16V-421, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Hendrickson customer service at 1-630-773-9111. Hendrickson's number for this recall is TB-H801.
Vehicles covered
- Hendrickson Bridge Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E055000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 16, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 37
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 7, 2015 to Jan 11, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- TB-H801
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.