The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V359000·Announced 2024-05-22

Kidron Refrigerated Trailers Recalled for Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts

ST Engineering Hackney is recalling 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers because wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (wheel lug nuts) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly.

Improperly tightened lug nuts may result in a loose or detached wheel, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

STE Hackney will provide instructions to inspect and tighten the wheel lug nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2024. 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
12

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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