Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HENDRICKSON
Model Of Vehicle
BRIDGE AXLE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E055000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hendrickson Usa. L.L.C.
Start Of Manufacture
20151207
End Of Manufacture
20160111
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
37
Date Owners Notified
20160516
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hendrickson Usa. L.L.C.
Date Report Received
20160610
Make Campaign Number
TB-H801