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SevereNHTSA·16V580000·Announced 2016-08-03

Hyundai Translead Recalls Trailers Due to Spring Brake Defect

Hyundai Translead is recalling 2004-2016 trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.

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 (braking system) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Translead (HT) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Dry Van, Reefer Van, Chassis, and Container trailers manufactured between January 4, 2004, and March 4, 2016. The recall affects 8,967 units.

These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined. This defect could cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while the trailer is parked. If the spring brakes are delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact HT customer service at 1-819-574-1500. HT's number for this recall is 16E-045. 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.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN TRAILER, CHASSIS, CONTAINER, VAN REEFER
Brand
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
Manufacturer
Hyundai Translead
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
8,967

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 (4)

  • VAN TRAILER
  • CHASSIS
  • CONTAINER
  • VAN REEFER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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