Defect Description For Recall
Certain Van Trailers Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 223, “Rear Impact Guards.” During Testing, The Slider Suspension Rail Between The Rear Impact System And The Rear Support At The Rear Of The Rig System Deformed. The Rig System Is Comprised Of The Rear Impact Guard And The Trailer Support System. The Testing Procedure Was For Guard Energy Absorption And Guard Strength.
Make Of Vehicle
KIDRON
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V536000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
The Purpose Of This Standard Is To Reduce The Number Of Deaths And Serious Injuries That Occur When Light Duty Vehicles Collide With The Rear End Of Trailers And Semitrailers.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add Supports Between The Trailer Crossmembers Above The End Of The Slider Rails Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 15, 2008. Owners May Contact Kidron At 800-321-5421.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kidron, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20050101
End Of Manufacture
20070831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
863
Date Owners Notified
20080415
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Kidron, Incorporated
Date Report Received
20071127
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
223