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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V437000

2014 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer | 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer — Service brakes, air

Published July 8, 2015 · Recall initiated: July 8, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V437000, published July 8, 2015. Recalling firm: ST Engineering Hackney, Inc; 2014 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer | 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
KIDRON
Model
REFRIGERATED TRAILER
Manufacturer
ST Engineering Hackney, Inc
Lot
2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER | 2015 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer | 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V437000 on July 8, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIDRON. Model: REFRIGERATED TRAILER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)