Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
1 RecallThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Hyundai Translead
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Translead (HT) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Dry Van, Reefer Van, Chassis, and Container trailers manufactured January 4, 2004, to March 4, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 16E-045
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2016
Consumer Complaints
2 ComplaintsHyundai Translead
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
DURING ROUTINE VEHICLE INSPECTION, SHOP MECHANICS DISCOVERED TWO TRAILERS (SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR) IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY WILL LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AXLE BUSHINGS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK AND/OR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE ITSELF; THE BUSHINGS ITSELF IS TO SMALL (THICKNESS). IF NOT REPAIRED, AXLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF PLACE DURING BRAKING EVENT DURING POOR TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS (RAIN, SNOW, ETC.). TRAILER AXLE SHIFT WILL CAUSE TRAILER TO LED IN A NEW DIRECTION AND TAKE FULL CONTROL OUT OF THE DRIVERS HANDS (ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE).
Corrective Action:
DURING ROUTINE VEHICLE INSPECTION, SHOP MECHANICS DISCOVERED TWO TRAILERS (SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR) IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY WILL LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AXLE BUSHINGS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK AND/OR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE ITSELF; THE BUSHINGS ITSELF IS TO SMALL (THICKNESS). IF NOT REPAIRED, AXLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF PLACE DURING BRAKING EVENT DURING POOR TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS (RAIN, SNOW, ETC.). TRAILER AXLE SHIFT WILL CAUSE TRAILER TO LED IN A NEW DIRECTION AND TAKE FULL CONTROL OUT OF THE DRIVERS HANDS (ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE).
Additional Notes:
DURING ROUTINE VEHICLE INSPECTION, SHOP MECHANICS DISCOVERED TWO TRAILERS (SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR) IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY WILL LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AXLE BUSHINGS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK AND/OR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE ITSELF; THE BUSHINGS ITSELF IS TO SMALL (THICKNESS). IF NOT REPAIRED, AXLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF PLACE DURING BRAKING EVENT DURING POOR TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS (RAIN, SNOW, ETC.). TRAILER AXLE SHIFT WILL CAUSE TRAILER TO LED IN A NEW DIRECTION AND TAKE FULL CONTROL OUT OF THE DRIVERS HANDS (ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE).
Mfg Campaign: 11142805
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2018
Hyundai Translead
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
DURING ROUTINE VEHICLE INSPECTION, SHOP MECHANICS DISCOVERED TWO TRAILERS (SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR) IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY WILL LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AXLE BUSHING ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK AND/OR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE ITSELF; THE BUSHING ITSELF IS TO SMALL (THICKNESS). IF NOT REPAIRED, AXLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF PLACE DURING BRAKING EVENT DURING POOR TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS (RAIN, SNOW, ETC). TRAILER AXLE SHIFT WILL CAUSE TRAILER TO LED IN A NEW DIRECTION AND TAKE FULL CONTROL OUT OF THE DRIVERS HANDS (ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE).
Corrective Action:
DURING ROUTINE VEHICLE INSPECTION, SHOP MECHANICS DISCOVERED TWO TRAILERS (SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR) IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY WILL LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AXLE BUSHING ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK AND/OR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE ITSELF; THE BUSHING ITSELF IS TO SMALL (THICKNESS). IF NOT REPAIRED, AXLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF PLACE DURING BRAKING EVENT DURING POOR TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS (RAIN, SNOW, ETC). TRAILER AXLE SHIFT WILL CAUSE TRAILER TO LED IN A NEW DIRECTION AND TAKE FULL CONTROL OUT OF THE DRIVERS HANDS (ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE).
Additional Notes:
DURING ROUTINE VEHICLE INSPECTION, SHOP MECHANICS DISCOVERED TWO TRAILERS (SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR) IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY WILL LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AXLE BUSHING ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK AND/OR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE ITSELF; THE BUSHING ITSELF IS TO SMALL (THICKNESS). IF NOT REPAIRED, AXLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF PLACE DURING BRAKING EVENT DURING POOR TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS (RAIN, SNOW, ETC). TRAILER AXLE SHIFT WILL CAUSE TRAILER TO LED IN A NEW DIRECTION AND TAKE FULL CONTROL OUT OF THE DRIVERS HANDS (ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE).
Mfg Campaign: 11142802
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2018
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