Vehicle recall 08V168000 · April 11, 2008
2003-2008 Kidron Trailer
The suspension may crack in the g-rails in the area between the pintle hook box assembly attachment and the rear spring hanger attachment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Cracks over time will continue until the pintle hook box attachment becomes unsafe for doubles operations, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V168000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2008
- Filed by
- KIDRON, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- June 2, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 706
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
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