1985 KIDRON ULTRA RECALL - #85V080000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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| Vehicle |
1985 KIDRON ULTRA |
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| Manufacturer |
KIDRON, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1983 - 2/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
6/26/1985 |
| Influenced by |
KIDRON, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/17/1985 |
| # Affected |
81 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
PERFORM ADDITIONAL WELDING ON THE AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE, AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMITRAILERS. SYSTEM: AXLE SEAT/BRAKE LINES. |
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