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Kidron Refrigerated Bodies Recall 23V450: Overheating Clutch Can Break Apart and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 23V450, reported June 28, 2023, 243 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Kidron refrigerated truck bodies equipped with specific Carrier Transicold refrigeration units, including Supra 950, 950MT, and 960 models, may have a centrifugal clutch that overheats under certain conditions. The clutch can break apart.

Hot components from the clutch assembly may fall onto nearby flammable materials, such as leaves or other debris, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and act promptly.

The remedy is free. Dealers will inspect and replace the panels around the clutch as necessary at no charge. Owners may contact STE Hackney customer service at 1-252-946-6521. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V450ST Engineering Hackney, Inc
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2011-2021 Kidron refrigerated truck bodies equipped with certain Carrier Transicold refrigeration units, including Supra models 950, 950MT, and 960. The centrifugal clutch may overheat under certain conditions, which can cause it to break apart.
Risk
Hot components from the clutch assembly may fall onto nearby flammable materials, such as leaves or other debris, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the panels around the clutch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 21, 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.

Affected vehicles

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