Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V437000 Reported July 8, 2015

Inadequate power to second trailer's abs/fmvss 121

St Engineering Hackney, Inc · N/A · 49 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V437000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
49
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 8, 2015
Completion Rate
69.39

Defect Summary

Vt hackney, inc. (vt hackney) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 kidron refrigerated trailers manufactured august 9, 2013, to june 15, 2015. the affected trailers have a main wiring harness that may not supply adequate power to the connector at the rear of the trailer. this rear connector is used when a second trailer is attached for doubles operation. as a result of the insufficient power, second trailer's anti-lock brake system (abs) may not function properly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Safety Consequence

If the abs module on the second trailer does not function properly, the trailer may have an increased braking distance in an emergency braking situation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Vt hackney will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional power cable, free of charge. the recall began on august 20, 2015. owners may contact vt hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized St Engineering Hackney, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 15V437000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V437000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V437000?

NHTSA recall 15V437000 was issued by St Engineering Hackney, Inc on July 8, 2015. It addresses: Inadequate power to second trailer's abs/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized St Engineering Hackney, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V437000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.