SuspensionRecall 08V-168 · 2003–2008 Kidron Trailer
KIDRON, INCORPORATED recall 08V-168 covers 706 2003–2008 Kidron Trailer for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
KIDRON IS RECALLING 706 MY 2003-2008 VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIXED SPRING SUSPENSION WITH PINTLE HOOK OPTION INSTALLED. THE SUSPENSION MAY CRACK IN THE G-RAILS IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE PINTLE HOOK BOX ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT AND THE REAR SPRING HANGER ATTACHMENT.
The risk
CRACKS OVER TIME WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE PINTLE HOOK BOX ATTACHMENT BECOMES UNSAFE FOR DOUBLES OPERATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
KIDRON WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS IN THE AFFECTED AREA DISTRIBUTING THE LOAD OVER A LONGER PART OF THE G-RAIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIDRON AT 800-321-5421.
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.