Kidron Refrigerated Trailer: Parking brake

Affects Kidron Refrigerated Trailer · 2014–2016 — about 360 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational