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HighNHTSA·15V437000·Announced 2015-07-08

Kidron Refrigerated Trailers Recalled for Wiring Harness Defect Affecting ABS

VT Hackney is recalling 2014-2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers because a wiring harness may not supply adequate power to the rear connector, potentially disabling the anti-lock brake system on a second trailer in doubles operation.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the anti-lock brake system may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

VT Hackney, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers manufactured between August 9, 2013, and 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, the second trailer's anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly. 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. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
Brand
KIDRON
Manufacturer
VT Hackney, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Refrigerated Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
49

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • REFRIGERATED TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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