St Engineering Hackney, Inc | NHTSA Recall #15V437000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V437000 by St Engineering Hackney, Inc. Affecting model year 2014-2015 kidron refrigerated trailers manufactured august 9, 2013, to june 15, 2015 Includes 49 affected units, Inadequate Power to Second Trailer's ABS/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2015 kidron refrigerated trailers manufactured august 9, 2013, to june 15, 2015
Defect Summary
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."
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.