Recall Register

Hendrickson: equipment recalls

NHTSA lists 9 equipment recall campaigns for Hendrickson. NHTSA received the reports from 1991 to 2024. The campaigns have 12,295 units in total. The newest campaign is 24E051000. NHTSA received the report on 20 Jun 2024.

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The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.

NHTSA recall file through .

Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 12,295 units in total.

  1. 24E051000Received . 461 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Products named: Hendrickson Composilite.

    Report filed by Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.. Manufacturer campaign number HAUX 2024-01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 23E095000Received . 131 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. (Hendrickson) is recalling certain COMPOSILITE EXS20 and SC20 Lift Axles. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Incorrect installation can allow lubricant to leak, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hendrickson will work with its affected manufacturers to help facilitate the inspection and replacement of the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Hendrickson customer service at 1-630-773-9111. Hendrickson's number for this recall is HAUX 2023-01.

    Products named: Hendrickson Composilite.

    Report filed by Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.. Manufacturer campaign number HAUX 2023-01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 22E102000Received . 12 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Pads

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. (Hendrickson) is recalling certain Vantraax trailer slider suspension and axle assemblies with part number VANTRAAX.34502, equipped with Haldex Brake ModulT Gen II Air Disc Brakes. The retaining clip in the brake pad retaining assembly may be loose or could detach, loosening the brake pad.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A retaining clip or bracket that detaches can damage the brake pad, reducing brake performance, damage a tire valve, causing a flat tire, or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    All affected VanTraxx assemblies have been inspected and repaired as necessary and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. The affected vehicle manufacturer was notified on September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hendrickson customer service at 1-630-773-911.

    Products named: Hendrickson Vantraax.

    Report filed by Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 19E072000Received . 186 units.

    Service Brakes

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hendrickson USA. L.L.C. (Hendrickson) is recalling certain CONNEX ST steerable suspension and axle systems with TSE brake actuators. The washers used for mounting the actuators may fracture, allowing the actuators to loosen, potentially reducing the braking ability.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A reduction in the braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hendrickson will notify the affected trailer manufacturers, and TSE Brakes will replace the flat mounting washers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact TSE Brake customer service at 1-256-736-6275 or Hendrickson customer service at 1-866-743-3247. Hendrickson's number for this recall is 2019-01.

    Products named: Hendrickson Connex.

    Report filed by Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.. Manufacturer campaign number 2019-01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 16E055000Received . 37 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hendrickson USA. L.L.C. (Hendrickson) is recalling certain Bridge Axles, part number B5R13X-04B, manufactured December 7, 2015, to January 11, 2016. The affected bridge axles have tube sleeves that may crack along the seam welds.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Products named: Hendrickson Bridge Axle.

    Report filed by Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.. Manufacturer campaign number TB-H801.

  6. 09E036000Received . 138 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hendrickson is recalling 138 air control kit assemblies in lift axle and suspension applications equipped with haldex quick release valves (qrv). Hendrickson also sells the haldex qrv for service purposes under part number va-1129. The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve. A reduction of pressure in the lift axle ride air springs can reduce the lift axle's load carrying capacity. In addition, any trapped air pressure in the qrv may prevent the ability to exhaust lift axle ride air springs in order to raise the lift axle. Reduction of pressure in the suspension air springs can lower the vehicle ride height. In addition, any trapped air pressure in the qrv may prevent the ability to raise and/or lower the air suspension to the proper ride height.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overloaded axle or improper ride height can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and a crash without warning.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hendrickson is working with haldex to notify owners and replace the affected qrvs free of charge. Owners may contact hendrickson at 1-630-773-9111 or haldex at 1-620-365-6911 ext. 1357.

    Products named: Hendrickson VS-1129; Hendrickson Ack-079; Hendrickson AK-159; Hendrickson Akl-207-4; Hendrickson Akl-182; Hendrickson Ack-032; Hendrickson AK-146; Hendrickson Akl-207-1; Hendrickson AK-152.

    Report filed by HENDRICKSON USA. L.L.C..

  7. 07E040000Received . 1,858 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain truck bridge axles manufactured by hendrickson between september 7, 2006, and april 25, 2007, installed as original equipment as subassembly components of auxiliary tag axle suspension systems for mcneilus (oshkosh) 2006 and 2007 bridgemaster v model concrete mixer trucks with serial numbers huax97188 through huax108905. Due to inadequate tempering in the manufacturing process, the component end castings can crack.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the cracks should propagate while the vehicle is in road use, it is possible that debris from the bridge axle or adjacent vehicle parts could be deposited in the roadway, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Oshkosh will notify their owners and hendrickson will replace the axles with priority given to the owners who report visible cracks free of charge.

    Products named: Hendrickson BAR13X-04B; Hendrickson BAR13X-03B; Hendrickson BAR13X-06B; Hendrickson BAR13X-67B.

    Report filed by HENDRICKSON USA. L.L.C.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 00E052004Received . 357 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Equipment description: gunite erie 2764-series brake drums supplied to holland binkley during 1999 and 2000 as part of complete axle assemblies. The brake drums are not compatible with steel disc wheels manufactured by hayes lemmerz international, INC. These drums bear date codes between "162 99" and "225 99," inclusive.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This incompatibility can result in brake drum failure and an immediate loss of braking control and other risks of death or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Gunite will conduct the notification, inspection/repair/replacement program at no charge to the consumer. Consumers can reach gunite customer service at 815-964-3301.

    Products named: Hendrickson Axle Assembly.

    Report filed by HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL.

  9. 91E009000Received . 9,115 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly / Hanger/Bracket

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The tandem axle rear leaf suspension spring hanger can fracture.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Broken spring hanger can lead to separation of suspensioncomponents, loss of vehicle control, possible property damage, and personalinjury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace spring hanger.

    Products named: Hendrickson.

    Report filed by HENDRICKSON SUSPENSION.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Counts

Hendrickson equipment campaigns, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 1991, with 1 campaign.
Hendrickson: campaigns for each component
ComponentCampaigns
Suspension5
Steering2
Service Brakes1
Service Brakes, Air1

Products in the campaigns

The product names in the NHTSA file.

  • Composilite2
  • Ack-0321
  • Ack-0791
  • AK-1461
  • AK-1521
  • AK-1591
  • Akl-1821
  • Akl-207-11
  • Akl-207-41
  • Axle Assembly1
  • BAR13X-03B1
  • BAR13X-04B1
  • BAR13X-06B1
  • BAR13X-67B1
  • Bridge Axle1
  • Connex1
  • Vantraax1
  • VS-11291

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. Hendrickson: equipment recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/hendrickson/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026

Manufacturers in the recall file: Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.; HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL; HENDRICKSON SUSPENSION.

The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Hendrickson products do the campaigns name?
The NHTSA records have 18 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Composilite
How many units does a Hendrickson equipment campaign have?
The median Hendrickson campaign has 186 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.
Which component do the Hendrickson campaigns name most often?
Suspension, in 5 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.