Vehicle recall 78V241000 · October 25, 1978
1977-1978 Hendrickson RE305
The brake shoe welds on the rear brake assemblies could fail at the point where the weld joins the brake shoe table.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V241000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 1978
- Filed by
- HENDRICKSON MFG. CO.
- Owner notification
- October 16, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Drum › Shoes/linings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hendrickson RE305 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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