Hendrickson Bridge Axle: Suspension
Recall 16E055000 · Jun 10, 2016 · Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.
37
units affected
37
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E055000
- Date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Maker
- Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.
- Units affected
- 37
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson | Bridge Axle | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E055000?
1 model: Hendrickson Bridge Axle (all years), about 37 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E055000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.