Parking brakeRecall 16V-505 · Hackney and Kidron vehicles
VT Hackney, Inc. recall 16V-505 covers 360 Hackney and Kidron vehicles for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V505000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2014 to June 1, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.