Hyundai Translead 2007–2008 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled February 26, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V086000 · Hyundai Translead
Hazard
FAILURE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TO FULLY COUPLE WITH THE TRAILER COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER DETACHING WHEN IN MOTION CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE AND /OR DEATH.
Remedy
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS WORKING WITH SAF-HOLLAND. SAF-HOLLAND WILL SEND A REPAIR KIT TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-888-396-6501 EXT. 4343 OR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 619-680-3144.
Units
605 units
Description
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS RECALLING 605 MY 2007-2008 CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEELS. A DEFORMED SPACER MAY PREVENT THE LEVER BAR FROM FULLY ARTICULATING, THUS PREVENTING THE SLIDING LOCK FROM ENGAGING THE JAW IN THE COUPLED POSITION AROUND THE TRAILER KINGPIN.
What to do
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS WORKING WITH SAF-HOLLAND. SAF-HOLLAND WILL SEND A REPAIR KIT TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-888-396-6501 EXT. 4343 OR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 619-680-3144.
Product
Hyundai Translead CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
Hyundai Translead
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →