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SevereNHTSA·15V154000·Announced 2015-03-17

Hyundai Translead Recalls 2014-2015 Trailers Due to Brake Drag Risk

Hyundai Translead is recalling 3,412 model year 2014-2015 trailers because improperly seated brake diaphragms may cause drag, potentially leading to wheel end fires.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) with a stated consequence of wheel end fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (structural vehicle defect or significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Translead is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Original, Composite, Composite XT, HyCube, and Dolly trailers manufactured between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014. The recall affects 3,412 units equipped with specific Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators.

The defect involves an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber, which may cause brake drag. This condition can result in a wheel end fire. No specific dates or locations for the fire incidents are provided in the source text.

Hyundai Translead will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected actuators free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai Translead customer service at 1-800-251-0871 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILER, VAN TRAILER
Brand
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
Manufacturer
Hyundai Translead
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
3,412

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILER
  • VAN TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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