Known Recalls

Model year record

1985 KIDRON Ultra

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V080000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
KIDRON, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
81
Reported to NHTSA
1985-06-18
Owners notified
1985-06-17

Defect 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.

Manufacturer remedy

PERFORM ADDITIONAL WELDING ON THE AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE, AS NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.