Recall
Kidron Trailer — 08V168000
NHTSA ID
08V168000
Make
Kidron
Model
Trailer
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2008-04-11
Component
SUSPENSION
Units Affected
706
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
CRACKS OVER TIME WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE PINTLE HOOK BOX ATTACHMENT BECOMES UNSAFE FOR DOUBLES OPERATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.