The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V363000·Announced 2023-05-24

Kidron Refrigerated Trailers Recalled for Suspension Pivot Bolt Tightening Defect

ST Engineering Hackney is recalling 2021-2023 Kidron refrigerated trailers because suspension pivot bolts may not have been properly tightened, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where suspension failure could cause the axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Kidron refrigerated trailers. The recall involves 120 units where the suspension pivot bolt may not have been properly tightened during the alignment process on certain Hendrickson suspensions with Quick-Align systems.

Improperly tightened pivot bolts may fail, causing the suspension and the attached axle to separate from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the suspension pivot bolt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 1, 2023. Owners may contact STE Hackney customer service at 1-252-946-6521 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
Brand
KIDRON
Manufacturer
ST Engineering Hackney, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Refrigerated Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
120

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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