Drum: shoes/liningsRecall 78V-241 · 1977–1978 Hendrickson RE305
HENDRICKSON MFG. CO. recall 78V-241 covers 31 1977–1978 Hendrickson RE305 for a drum: shoes/linings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V241000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE WELD JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. A BROKEN WELD COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
The fix
THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Q148BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SHOES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1977 to April 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.