NHTSASTEERING
Hendrickson USA. L.L.C. - Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure
Published: June 20, 2024Recall ID: 24E051000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24E051000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E051000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hendrickson USA. L.L.C. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 99.12 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | HAUX 2024-01 |
| Potentially affected | 461 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |