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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V215000

2010 Hyundai Translead Chassis | 2010 Hyundai Translead Refrigerated Trailers | 2011 Hyundai Translead Chassis | 2011 Hyundai Translead Refrigerated Trailers | 2011 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer | 2010 Hyundai Translead Van Trailer | 2011 Hyundai Translead Van Trailer | 2010 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic

Published April 4, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 1, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V215000, published April 4, 2011 and initiated April 1, 2011. Recalling firm: Hyundai Translead; 2010 Hyundai Translead Chassis | 2010 Hyundai Translead Refrigerated Trailers | 2011 Hyundai Translead Chassis | 2011 Hyundai Translead Refrigerated Trailers | 2011 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer | 2010 Hyundai Translead Van Trailer | 2011 Hyundai Translead Van Trailer | 2010 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic.

What's the hazard

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILERS, REFRIGERATED TRAILERS, CONTAINER CHASSIS NEW, REMAC AND CONVERTER DOLLIES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010, THROUGH MARCH 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.

What to do

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 619-680-3144.

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Recall details

Brand
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
Model
CHASSIS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Translead
Lot
2010 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CHASSIS | 2010 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD REFRIGERATED TRAILERS | 2011 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CHASSIS | 2011 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD REFRIGERATED TRAILERS | 2011 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILER | 2010 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN TRAILER | 2011 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN TRAILER | 2010 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Hyundai Translead Chassis | 2010 Hyundai Translead Refrigerated Trailers | 2011 Hyundai Translead Chassis | 2011 Hyundai Translead Refrigerated Trailers | 2011 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer | 2010 Hyundai Translead Van Trailer | 2011 Hyundai Translead Van Trailer | 2010 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V215000 on April 4, 2011. Reported hazard: HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILERS, REFRIGERATED TRAILERS, CONTAINER CHASSIS NEW, REMAC AND CONVERTER DOLLIES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010, THROUGH MARCH 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.

What should I do if I have this product?

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 619-680-3144.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD. Model: CHASSIS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)