Hyundai Translead Recalls 2022 Dry Van Trailers Due to Steering Arm Fracture Risk
Hyundai Translead is recalling 2022 Dry Van trailers because a steering arm may fracture and fall off, increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair the issue free of charge.
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 fracture and separate, explicitly 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 2022 V/T 53SW Q29485 VI2530154-AFJ Dry Van trailers. These vehicles are equipped with Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 Axles with bolt-on steering arms.
The steering arm may fracture during certain conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading. If this occurs, the fractured steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install a new steering arm and additional welds free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 7, 2023. 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 DRY VAN TRAILER
- Brand
- HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Translead
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 2
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)
- DRY VAN TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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