A WELD ON AN AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY PLACED
— Recall Campaign #85V080000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 81 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V080000
| Manufacturer: | KIDRON, INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 18, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V080000 |
| Units affected: | 81 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- PERFORM ADDITIONAL WELDING ON THE AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE, AS NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMITRAILERS. SYSTEM: AXLE SEAT/BRAKE LINES.