Recall campaign85V080000
Recall 85V080000: Kidron, incorporated
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Report received
- Jun 18, 1985
- Manufacturer
- Kidron, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 81vehicles
- Model years
- —
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Remedy
Perform additional welding on the axle seat and bottom plate, as necessary.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.