Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 85V-080 · 1983–1985 Kidron Ultra

KIDRON, INCORPORATED recall 85V-080 covers 81 1983–1985 Kidron Ultra for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected811 model

ReportedJun 18, 1985Owners notified Jun 17, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

PERFORM ADDITIONAL WELDING ON THE AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE, AS NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMITRAILERS. SYSTEM: AXLE SEAT/BRAKE LINES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Kidron Ultra1983, 1984, 1985

Built from January 1, 1983 to February 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.