KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V437000

Make Model Year
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-08-19 2015-07-08 2015-07-08

Production Dates: 2013-08-09 - 2015-06-15

Manufacturers Involved: ST Engineering Hackney, Inc

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.