VT Hackney Recalls Kidron and Hackney Trailers Due to Brake Defect
VT Hackney is recalling 2014-2016 Kidron and Hackney trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.
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 (brake system) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
VT Hackney, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2016 Kidron refrigerated trailers and Hackney beverage trailers manufactured between February 1, 2014, and June 1, 2016. The recall involves 360 units equipped with certain Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves.
The defect is that these valves may have been improperly machined, which can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while the trailer is parked. If the spring brakes are delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
VT Hackney will notify owners, and any affected SR-5 valves will be replaced by kits ordered from Bendix at no charge. The recall began on August 24, 2016, following an interim notification issued on August 10, 2016. 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, HACKNEY REFRIGERATED TRAILER, BEVERAGE TRAILER
- Brand
- KIDRON
- Manufacturer
- VT Hackney, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Refrigerated Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 360
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 (2)
- REFRIGERATED TRAILER
- BEVERAGE TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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