Kidron Trailer (2003-2008): Suspension
Recall 08V168000 · Apr 11, 2008 · Kidron, Incorporated
706
vehicles affected
706
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V168000
- Date
- Apr 11, 2008
- Maker
- Kidron, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 706
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 2003-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
CRACKS OVER TIME WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE PINTLE HOOK BOX ATTACHMENT BECOMES UNSAFE FOR DOUBLES OPERATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V168000?
1 model: Kidron Trailer (2003-2008), about 706 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V168000?
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.
What can happen?
CRACKS OVER TIME WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE PINTLE HOOK BOX ATTACHMENT BECOMES UNSAFE FOR DOUBLES OPERATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.