Hyundai Translead Recalls 2017-2018 Duralite HT Flatbed Trailers
Hyundai Translead is recalling 2017-2018 Duralite HT flatbed trailers because bulkhead brackets may break, causing the bulkhead to detach and create a road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Translead is recalling certain 2017-2018 Duralite HT flatbed trailers equipped with bulkheads. The recall involves 47 vehicles where the brackets on the sill may break away from the flatbed. This defect can result in the bulkhead detaching from the trailer.
If the bulkhead brackets fail, the bulkhead can fall off the trailer and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on September 24, 2019.
Hyundai Translead will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the front area of the flatbed free of charge. 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 DURALITE HT
- Brand
- HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Translead
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 47
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 (1)
- DURALITE HT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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