2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER RECALL - #15V437000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER |
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| Manufacturer |
VT Hackney, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/9/2013 - 6/15/2015 |
| Recalled on |
7/8/2015 |
| Influenced by |
VT Hackney, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/19/2015 |
| # Affected |
49 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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