VT Hackney Recalls 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers Due to Brake Defect
VT Hackney is recalling certain 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
VT Hackney, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers manufactured between April 28, 2015, and April 30, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2 or EX225L+ axles. The recall affects 6 units.
The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened. This defect allows the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange. If the caliper detaches, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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
- 6
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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