1978 Hendrickson RE305
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Hendrickson RE305. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 Hendrickson RE305. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Manufacturer will install new mor/ryde beam assemblies, lower mounting plates, bolts, nuts and washers.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The brake shoe assemblies will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Every Hendrickson RE305 model year
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