Truck bridge axles
Defect Summary
Certain truck bridge axles manufactured by hendrickson between september 7, 2006, and april 25, 2007, installed as original equipment as subassembly components of auxiliary tag axle suspension systems for mcneilus (oshkosh) 2006 and 2007 bridgemaster v model concrete mixer trucks with serial numbers huax97188 through huax108905. due to inadequate tempering in the manufacturing process, the component end castings can crack.
Safety Consequence
If the cracks should propagate while the vehicle is in road use, it is possible that debris from the bridge axle or adjacent vehicle parts could be deposited in the roadway, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Oshkosh will notify their owners and hendrickson will replace the axles with priority given to the owners who report visible cracks free of charge.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Hendrickson Usa. L.l.c. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 07E040000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07E040000?
NHTSA recall 07E040000 was issued by Hendrickson Usa. L.l.c. on June 19, 2007. It addresses: Truck bridge axles. The recall affects approximately 1,858 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hendrickson Usa. L.l.c. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07E040000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.