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.
KIDRON, INCORPORATED – G-RAIL-PINTLE HOOK ADAPTION
| Report Received Date | 04/11/2008 |
| NHTSA ID | 08V168000 |
| Consequence Summary | CRACKS OVER TIME WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE PINTLE HOOK BOX ATTACHMENT BECOMES UNSAFE FOR DOUBLES OPERATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 706 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=08V168000) |
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