Hendrickson Bridge Axles Recalled for Potential Seam Weld Cracks
Hendrickson is recalling specific bridge axles manufactured in late 2015 and early 2016 because tube sleeves may crack, potentially causing the axle to detach from the vehicle.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the axle may detach from the vehicle, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Hendrickson USA. L.L.C. is recalling certain Bridge Axles, part number B5R13X-04B, manufactured between December 7, 2015, and January 11, 2016. The affected bridge axles have tube sleeves that may crack along the seam welds.
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.
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.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
- Manufacturer
- Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension / Axle
- Affected units
- 37
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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