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- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Hackney Beverage and Kidron refrigerated trailers built between 2014 and 2016 may have Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined. This can delay the spring brakes from engaging when the trailer is parked.
If the spring brakes are delayed after the trailer is decoupled from the tractor, the trailer may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
VT Hackney, Inc. will notify owners, and affected SR-5 valves will be replaced free of charge using kits ordered from Bendix. Owners can contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hackney Beverage Trailer | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Kidron Refrigerated Trailer | 201420152016 |