Kidron REFRIGERATED TRAILER recalls by model year

Reported: 2015-07-08 (July 8, 2015) · Model years: 2014, 2015

VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers manufactured August 9, 2013, to June 15, 2015. The affected trailers have a main wiring harness that may not supply adequate power to the connector at the rear of the trailer. This rear connector is used when a second trailer is attached for doubles operation. As a result of the insufficient power, second trailer's anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the Requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence: If the ABS module on the second trailer does not function properly, the trailer may have an increased braking distance in an emergency braking situation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: VT Hackney will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional power cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2015. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700.

Reported: 2016-07-05 (July 5, 2016) · Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016

VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Kidron refrigerated trailers, and Hackney Beverage Trailers manufactured February 1, 2014, to June 1, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

Consequence: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: VT Hackney will notify owners and any affected SR-5 valves will be replaced by kits ordered from Bendix, free of charge. VT Hackney issued an interim notification to owners on August 10, 2016. The recall began on August 24, 2016. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700.

Reported: 2015-11-24 (November 24, 2015) · Model years: 2015

VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers manufactured April 28, 2015, to April 30, 2015 and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2 or EX225L+ axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

Consequence: If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: VT Hackney will notify owners, and their dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2015. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700.

Reported: 2023-05-24 (May 24, 2023) · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Kidron refrigerated trailers. The suspension pivot bolt may not have been properly tightened during the alignment process on certain Hendrickson suspensions with Quick-Align systems.

Consequence: Improperly tightened pivot bolts may fail, causing the suspension and the attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, tighten the suspension pivot bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact STE Hackney customer service at 1-252-946-6521.

Reported: 2023-07-17 (July 17, 2023) · Model years: 2022

ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kidron refrigerated trailers equipped with Tire Pilot Plus tire pressure regulation systems (TPRS). All 8 tires may experience a loss of tire pressure while driving faster than 45 mph.

Consequence: Tire pressure loss while driving can cause a loss of stability and control or tire tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: STE Hackney will work with equipment manufacturer to replace and reactivate the Tire Pilot Plus system controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact STE Hackney customer service at 1-252-946-6521.

Reported: 2024-05-22 (May 22, 2024) · Model years: 2023, 2024

ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers. The wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly.

Consequence: Improperly tightened lug nuts may result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: STE hackney will provide instructions to inspect and tighten the wheel lug nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2024. Owners may contact STE Hackney customer service at 1-252-946-6521.