Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
KIDRON
Model Of Vehicle
REFRIGERATED TRAILER
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V437000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vt Hackney, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130809
End Of Manufacture
20150615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
49
Date Owners Notified
20150819
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vt Hackney, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150708
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121