KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2022: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V363000

Make Model Year
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-01 2023-05-24 2023-05-24

Manufacturers Involved: ST Engineering Hackney, Inc

Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 120

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.