Hyundai Translead Recalls 2026 Dry Van Trailers for Liftgate Pin Defect
Hyundai Translead is recalling 2026 Dry Van Trailers because insufficient lubrication on the liftgate cylinder pin may cause it to seize, leading to liftgate failure and injury risk.
NHTSA safety advisory
Do not drive this vehicle
NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (liftgate failure) that increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or deaths, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Translead is recalling certain 2026 Translead Dry Van Trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the cylinder pin in the slide liftgate may be insufficiently lubricated. This lack of lubrication can cause the pin to seize, resulting in liftgate failure during operation.
A liftgate that fails while in use increases the risk of injury to individuals nearby or operating the vehicle. The defect is classified under the body/hatchback/liftgate structure component.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Hyundai Translead will replace the liftgate cylinder pins free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai Translead customer service at 1-800-251-0871. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 25E-025.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD DRY VAN TRAILER
- Brand
- HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Translead
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial 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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