The 1978 Hendrickson Re305 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 106 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
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.
THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Hendrickson Re305 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.