HENDRICKSON RE305 1978: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V069000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HENDRICKSON | RE305 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-05-22 | 1980-05-28 | 1980-07-31 |
Production Dates: 1977-06-01 - 1980-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: HENDRICKSON MFG. CO.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BOLTS THAT CLAMP THE MOR/RYDE SUSPENSION BEAM AND LOWER MOUNTING PLATE TO THE AXLE MAY BREAK AS A RESULT OF MISALIGNMENT OF THE BOLTS DUE TO NON-PARALLEL SURFACES OF THE UPPER BEAM PLATE AND THE LOWER BOTTOM PLATE. ANOTHER CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IS THE ABSENCE OF SHEAR BLOCKS TO THE UPPER SPACER PAD.
MANUFACTURER WILL INSTALL NEW MOR/RYDE BEAM ASSEMBLIES, LOWER MOUNTING PLATES, BOLTS, NUTS AND WASHERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 10 INCH REAR BRAKES AND MOR/RYDESUSPENSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR ENGINE AXLE, MOUNTING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE AXLE TO SHIFT, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE WEEKLY FOR CRACKED OR BROKENBOLTS UNTIL THE CONDITION IS CORRECTED.
