Kidron Refrigerated Trailer (2014-2015): Service brakes, air
Recall 15V437000 · Jul 8, 2015 · VT Hackney, Inc.
49
vehicles affected
49
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V437000
- Date
- Jul 8, 2015
- Maker
- VT Hackney, Inc.
- Units affected
- 49
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers manufactured August 9, 2013, to June 15, 2015. The affected trailers have a main wiring harness that may not supply adequate power to the connector at the rear of the trailer. This rear connector is used when a second trailer is attached for doubles operation. As a result of the insufficient power, second trailer's anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the Requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What can happen
If the ABS module on the second trailer does not function properly, the trailer may have an increased braking distance in an emergency braking situation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
VT Hackney will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional power cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2015. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kidron | Refrigerated Trailer | 2014-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V437000?
1 model: Kidron Refrigerated Trailer (2014-2015), about 49 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V437000?
VT Hackney will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional power cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2015. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700.
What can happen?
If the ABS module on the second trailer does not function properly, the trailer may have an increased braking distance in an emergency braking situation, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.