Recall 23V363000

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Report Date
20230524
Component
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
3 models

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
2022 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
2023 KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.