Recall 10V506000: Hyundai translead

Report received

Oct 12, 2010

Manufacturer

Hyundai translead

Potentially affected

198vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Hyundai translead is recalling certain model year 2011 53 foot composite dry van trailers, equipped with arvin meritor suspension systems. The suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam.

Possible consequence

Missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position and potentially impact the handling of the trailer such that a driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai translead is working with arvin meritor to identify owners with the affect suspension systems. The affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai translead at 619-680-3144 or arvin meritor at 1-248-435-0896.