Hendrickson Composilite: Steering
Recall 23E095000 · Dec 18, 2023 · Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.
131
units affected
131
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23E095000
- Date
- Dec 18, 2023
- Maker
- Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.
- Units affected
- 131
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. (Hendrickson) is recalling certain COMPOSILITE EXS20 and SC20 Lift Axles. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
What can happen
Incorrect installation can allow lubricant to leak, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Hendrickson will work with its affected manufacturers to help facilitate the inspection and replacement of the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Hendrickson customer service at 1-630-773-9111. Hendrickson's number for this recall is HAUX 2023-01.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson | Composilite | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23E095000?
1 model: Hendrickson Composilite (all years), about 131 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23E095000?
Hendrickson will work with its affected manufacturers to help facilitate the inspection and replacement of the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Hendrickson customer service at 1-630-773-9111.
What can happen?
Incorrect installation can allow lubricant to leak, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing 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.