1978 HENDRICKSON RE305 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
78V241000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings
Manufactured:
08/31/1977 - 03/31/1978
Affected:
31
Defect:
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.
Correction:
The brake shoe assemblies will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Notes:
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.

Campaign:
80V069000 on 07/30/1980
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
05/31/1977 - 02/29/1980
Affected:
75
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Manufacturer will install new mor/ryde beam assemblies, lower mounting plates, bolts, nuts and washers.
Notes:
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.

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