NHTSA Recall 07V536000: Suspension
KIDRON, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 863 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Kidron Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V536000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | November 27, 2007 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers may also 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V536000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.