Hendrickson Composilite: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 24E051000 · 461 units potentially affected · filed Jun 20, 2024
What's wrong
Hendrickson USA. LLC (Hendrickson) is recalling certain Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
Why it matters
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hendrickson will work the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the tie rod assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Hendrickson will notify all affected vehicle manufacturers. Owners may contact Hendrickson customer service at 1-740-929-5600 or 1-800-660-2829. Hendrickson's number for this recall is HAUX 2024-01.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24E051000
- Manufacturer no.
- HAUX 2024-01
- Manufacturer
- Hendrickson Usa. L.l.c.
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 461
- Report received
- Jun 20, 2024
- Owner letters
- Oct 8, 2024
- Type
- Equipment
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