TSB: KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER (2014-2018)

Bulletin 2101 Safe Fleet - February 15, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID2101 Safe Fleet
ManufacturerKIDRON
ModelsREFRIGERATED TRAILER
Model Years2014-2018
Date IssuedFebruary 15, 2021
Date Added to NHTSAFebruary 17, 2021
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Vehicles Affected8 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

This report is intended to provide formal notice of an available enhancement to the Bustin Two Stage Aluminum Platform model TSAP210A. This bulletin addresses an enhanced latch design in an effort to eliminate or mitigate bending during nor

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2018 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2017 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2016 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2014 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT

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REFRIGERATED BODIES 2012 EQUIPMENT ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2011-2021 Kid...
REFRIGERATED BODIES 2016 EQUIPMENT ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2011-2021 Kid...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized KIDRON dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (2101 Safe Fleet) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.