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- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021-2023 Kidron refrigerated trailers may have a suspension pivot bolt that was not properly tightened during alignment. The problem affects certain Hendrickson suspensions equipped with Quick-Align systems.
If the pivot bolt fails, the suspension and attached axle can separate from the trailer. This creates a risk of a crash. Owners should take the recall seriously and have the trailer checked promptly.
The inspection and, if needed, tightening of the suspension pivot bolt are free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. You can also contact STE Hackney customer service at 1-252-946-6521, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kidron Refrigerated Trailer | 202120222023 |
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