| Make : KIDRON | Model : ULTRA | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19830101 - 19850201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V080000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850617 | Date Received by ODI: 19850618 | Date Added to Database: 19850626 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIDRON, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIDRON, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 81 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
PERFORM ADDITIONAL WELDING ON THE AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE, AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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