Recall 23V363000 — SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS Defect in 2021-2023 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 120 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V363000 |
| Manufacturer | ST Engineering Hackney, Inc |
| Vehicles Affected | 120 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Kidron refrigerated trailers. The suspension pivot bolt may not have been properly tightened during the alignment process on certain Hendrickson suspensions with Quick-Align systems.
Safety Consequence
Improperly tightened pivot bolts may fail, causing the suspension and the attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, tighten the suspension pivot bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact STE Hackney customer service at 1-252-946-6521.
Related Recalls for KIDRON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V359000 | 2023 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 12 | |
| 23V492000 | 2022 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 147 | |
| 23V450000 | 2019 KIDRON REFRIGERATED BODIES | EQUIPMENT | 243 | |
| 16V505000 | 2016 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER | PARKING BRAKE | 360 | |
| 15V790000 | 2015 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 6 | |
| 15V437000 | 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 49 | |
| 08V168000 | 2003 KIDRON TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 706 | |
| 07V536000 | 2005 KIDRON TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 863 | |
| 85V080000 | 1984 KIDRON ULTRA | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 81 |