Suspension (Hendrickson)
Vehicle equipment recall 00E-052-004. NHTSA received HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL’s report on Jan 2, 2001.
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The short answer
NHTSA received HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL’s report on Jan 2, 2001. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
THIS INCOMPATIBILITY CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRUM FAILURE AND AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL AND OTHER RISKS OF DEATH OR INJURY.
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Suspension.
What should you do?
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GUNITE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-677-3786.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). THIS IS THE EXPANDED PORTION OF THE RECALL TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BRAKE DRUMS.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 357 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Hendrickson Axle AssemblyNHTSA gives no dates made
Who is recalling it?
- Made by HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.