2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2014-08-11
Description
Vt hackney, inc. (vt hackney) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 side loading beverage trailers manufactured december 5, 2013, to april 5, 2014, and equipped with certain saf-holland-brand cbx trailer suspension air ride axle systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.
Consequence
Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Vt hackney will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in september 2014. Owners may contact vt hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700. Vt hackney's number for this recall is 14e-024.
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.
DEFECT #2 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2016-07-05
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.