The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V450000·Announced 2023-06-28

Kidron Refrigerated Truck Bodies Recalled for Fire Risk

ST Engineering Hackney is recalling 2011-2021 Kidron refrigerated truck bodies because a centrifugal clutch may overheat and break, creating a fire hazard.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2021 Kidron refrigerated truck bodies equipped with specific Carrier Transicold refrigeration units, including Supra models 950, 950MT, and 960. The recall involves 243 vehicles.

The defect involves a centrifugal clutch that may overheat under certain conditions, causing it to break apart. Hot components from the clutch assembly may fall onto nearby flammable materials, such as leaves or other debris, increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace the panels around the clutch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 21, 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 BODIES
Brand
KIDRON
Manufacturer
ST Engineering Hackney, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Refrigerated Truck Bodies
Hazard
Affected units
243

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 BODIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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