1979 Hendrickson Re305 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 80V069000
Manufacturer: HENDRICKSON MFG. CO.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1980
Date of Owner Notification: May 22nd, 1980

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
MANUFACTURER WILL INSTALL NEW MOR/RYDE BEAM ASSEMBLIES, LOWER MOUNTING PLATES, BOLTS, NUTS AND WASHERS.

Recall Notes:
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.