Does the 2021 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2021 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2021 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

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2021 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer recalls

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2021 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Other#2023384July 12, 2023
27 units affected
Issue: On certain trailers, the clutch for the refrigeration unit could overheat and break. If this happens, hot clutch parts could detach and create a fire risk. Safety Risk: A clutch failure on the refrigeration unit could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: STE Hackney will notify owners by e-mail and advise you to bring your trailer to a Carrier Transicold authorized service center to install a metal panel and guard around the refrigeration unit clutch. STE Hackney will provide you with a list of precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of a fire until the recall repairs are completed.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS#23V363000May 24, 2023
ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Kidron refrigerated trailers. The suspension pivot bolt may not have been properly tightened during the alignment process on certain Hendrickson suspensions with Quick-Align systems.
Risk: Improperly tightened pivot bolts may fail, causing the suspension and the attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, tighten the suspension pivot bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact STE Hackney customer service at 1-252-946-6521.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2021 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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