Recall 24V359 affects 12 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer trailers for improperly tightened wheel lug nuts. Inspection and tightening are free at any franchised Kidron dealer.
Kidron is recalling 12 2023-2024 Refrigerated Trailer units because the wheel lug nuts were not tightened properly. A loose or detached wheel raises crash risk, and Kidron dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheel nuts on a 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer clamp each wheel assembly to the hub. They are tightened to a torque specification, meaning a measured amount of force that keeps the wheel seated while the trailer carries load and rolls over road impacts. If the nuts stay tight, the wheel remains centered and secure.
On affected trailers, the wheel nuts were not torqued correctly during assembly at the Kidron facility. The issue traces to the operator not testing the wheel nut torque correctly, leaving the nuts under-tightened. With normal road vibration and load changes, an under-tightened wheel nut lets the wheel work against the hub instead of staying clamped in place.
Before a wheel problem becomes obvious, owners or drivers can notice unusual road noise or wheel vibration. Treat either warning sign as a reason to have the wheel nuts checked before the trailer goes back into service.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2023 and 2024 model years for the same wheel fastener component.
| 2023 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
|---|---|
| 2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| Units affected | 12 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improperly tightened lug nuts can let a wheel loosen or detach, increasing the risk of a crash. Road noise or wheel vibration is a warning sign to slow down, stop when safe, and arrange inspection before hauling again. Repair is free at any franchised Kidron dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kidron dealer to schedule the free lug-nut inspection and tightening that addresses the loose or detached wheel risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Kidron mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V359 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the lug nuts are inspected and tightened.
What happens at the repair
During the recall repair, a Kidron technician inspects the wheel lug nuts and tightens them to the required torque as needed. The recall work is free. The warranty plan compensates customers for 1 hour of labor to torque the wheel nuts. If you already paid for this lug nut torque work before the recall notice, contact Kidron customer service and ask how to submit documentation for reimbursement.
| Estimated time at dealer | 60 minutes |
|---|---|
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
Timeline
| May 22, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 28, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V359?
Recall 24V359 covers 12 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer units with wheel lug nuts that were not tightened properly. Loose lug nuts can allow a wheel to loosen or detach, increasing crash risk. Kidron will provide inspection and tightening instructions for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V359. If it is, follow Kidron's inspection and lug-nut tightening instructions, or contact Kidron customer service at 1-252-946-6521. The remedy is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to fix safety defects at no cost, and Kidron will provide instructions to inspect and tighten the wheel lug nuts as necessary for free.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a loose or detached wheel. If the lug nuts are not tightened properly, the wheel can loosen during use, increasing the risk of a crash. Confirm your VIN and complete the free lug-nut inspection and tightening remedy.
When were owners notified?
Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2024. If you own a 2023-2024 Kidron Refrigerated Trailer and did not receive a letter, check your VIN and contact Kidron customer service at 1-252-946-6521 with recall 24V359.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V359000 |
|---|---|
| Kidron customer service | 1-252-946-6521 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V359 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V359000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →