Hendrickson recall: Steering
What is wrong
Hendrickson USA. LLC (Hendrickson) is recalling certain Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
What could happen
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hendrickson will work the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the tie rod assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Hendrickson will notify all affected vehicle manufacturers. Owners may contact Hendrickson customer service at 1-740-929-5600 or 1-800-660-2829. Hendrickson's number for this recall is HAUX 2024-01.
Vehicles covered
- Hendrickson Composilite
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24E051000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 20, 2024
- Owners notified
- Oct 8, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 461
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- HAUX 2024-01
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hendrickson recall: Steering Dec 18, 2023
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.