Recall 85V080000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 1983-1985 KIDRON ULTRA
RECALL This recall affects up to 81 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V080000 |
| Manufacturer | KIDRON, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 81 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
A WELD ON AN AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY PLACED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AXLE SEAT CAN CRACK OR BREAK, RESULTING IN AN IMPAIRED BRAKE LINE FUNCTION CAUSING A BRAKE LOCKUP DUE TO THE FAIL/SAFE DESIGN OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE UNEXPECTED STOP MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
PERFORM ADDITIONAL WELDING ON THE AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE, AS NECESSARY.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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