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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V790000

2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

Published November 24, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 24, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V790000, published November 24, 2015. Recalling firm: ST Engineering Hackney, Inc; 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

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

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V790000 on November 24, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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)