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Recall

Hyundai Translead Trailer Van — 01V223000

NHTSA ID
01V223000
Make
Hyundai Translead
Model
Trailer Van
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2001-07-05
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
2,860
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 53' DRY FREIGHT TRAILER VANS EQUIPPED WITH LASCO TRANSLUCENT FIBERGLASS ROOFS. THE ROOF PANELS CAN BECOME WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY DETACHED DURING OPERATION AND THE TRAILER BODIES COULD PARTIALLY COLLAPSE.

Consequence

CONTINUED OPERATION OF A TRAILER WITH A ROOF HOLE, CRACK, TEAR, OR SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A ROOF FAILURE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, INJURY TO ITS OPERATOR, AND POSSIBLE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO ADJACENT VEHICLES AND THEIR PASSENGERS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LASCO FRPS WITH KEMLITE FRPS OR ALUMINUM PANELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 1-819-574-1500.

Affected Vehicles

Hyundai Translead Trailer Van
Model Years: 1999

1999 Hyundai Translead Trailer Van