Defect Description For Recall
Vt Hackney, Inc. (Vt Hackney) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers Manufactured April 28, 2015, To April 30, 2015 And Equipped With Certain Meritor Ex225L2 Or Ex225L+ Axles. The Affected Axle Assemblies Have Caliper Bolts That May Not Have Been Properly Tightened, Allowing The Caliper Mounting Bolts To Back Out And The Caliper To Detach From The Axle Flange.
Make Of Vehicle
KIDRON
Model Of Vehicle
REFRIGERATED TRAILER
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V790000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
If The Caliper Detaches From The Axle Flange, Braking Performance Would Be Reduced, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Vt Hackney Will Notify Owners, And Their Dealers Will Inspect The Caliper Bolts, Tightening Them As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 22, 2015. Owners May Contact Vt Hackney Customer Service At 1-800-763-0700.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vt Hackney, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150428
End Of Manufacture
20150430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
20151222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vt Hackney, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151124
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121