KIDRON ULTRA 1983: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V080000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIDRON | ULTRA | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-06-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-06-26 |
Production Dates: 1983-01-01 - 1985-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: KIDRON, INCORPORATED
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 81
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
PERFORM ADDITIONAL WELDING ON THE AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE, AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMITRAILERS. SYSTEM: AXLE SEAT/BRAKE LINES.
