2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
The 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by VT Hackney, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 409 vehicles.
Recall 16V505000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 360 vehicles affected
Defect: VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Kidron refrigerated trailers, and Hackney Beverage Trailers manufactured February 1, 2014, to June 1, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Consequence: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: VT Hackney will notify owners and any affected SR-5 valves will be replaced by kits ordered from Bendix, free of charge. VT Hackney issued an interim notification to owners on August 10, 2016. The recall began on August 24, 2016....
View full details →Recall 15V437000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER.
Safety Rating for the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
VT Hackney, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2101 Safe Fleet — EQUIPMENT
This report is intended to provide formal notice of an available enhancement to the Bustin Two Stage Aluminum Platform model TSAP210A. This bulletin addresses an enhanced latch design in an effort to eliminate or mitigate bending during normal usage. The latches hold the ladder in the upright position in the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
- 2014 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER (current)
- 2015 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2016 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2017 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other KIDRON Models
- KIDRON REFRIGERATED BODIES — 0 total complaints
- KIDRON TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- KIDRON ULTRA — 0 total complaints