Hyundai Translead recall: Structure
What is wrong
Hyundai Translead is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HT Hycube, HT Composite-XT, HT Original, and HT Composite 28' trailers manufactured September 20, 2012, to May 7, 2013. The affected vehicles have I-beams that may crack. If the cracks extend, the bogie may detach. These trailers have been identified and have been listed in the file attached.
What could happen
If the bogie detaches, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai Translead will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai Translead customer service at 1-819-574-1500. Hyundai Translead's number for this recall is 801060.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Translead Ht Composite 2012–2013
- Hyundai Translead Ht Composite-Xt 2012–2013
- Hyundai Translead Ht Hycube 2012–2013
- Hyundai Translead Ht Original 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V812000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Translead
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 8, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 21, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 892
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 20, 2012 to May 7, 2013
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- 801060
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.