The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V543000·Announced 2023-08-02

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

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 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
Hazard
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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