HENDRICKSON RE305 1978: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V241000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HENDRICKSON | RE305 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-10-16 | 1978-10-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-09-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: HENDRICKSON MFG. CO.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE WELD JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. A BROKEN WELD COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Q148BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SHOES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
