Suspension: rearRecall 80V-069 · 1977–1980 Hendrickson RE305
HENDRICKSON MFG. CO. recall 80V-069 covers 75 1977–1980 Hendrickson RE305 for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
MANUFACTURER WILL INSTALL NEW MOR/RYDE BEAM ASSEMBLIES, LOWER MOUNTING PLATES, BOLTS, NUTS AND WASHERS.
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.
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 June 1, 1977 to March 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.