NHTSA recall 85V080000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Kidron Ultra
Reported Jun 18, 198581 vehicles affectedKIDRON, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1983 – Feb 1, 1985
The defect
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 remedy
Perform additional welding on the axle seat and bottom plate, as necessary.