Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer — 08V086000
Summary
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS RECALLING 605 MY 2007-2008 CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEELS. A DEFORMED SPACER MAY PREVENT THE LEVER BAR FROM FULLY ARTICULATING, THUS PREVENTING THE SLIDING LOCK FROM ENGAGING THE JAW IN THE COUPLED POSITION AROUND THE TRAILER KINGPIN.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TO FULLY COUPLE WITH THE TRAILER COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER DETACHING WHEN IN MOTION CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE AND /OR DEATH.
Remedy
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS WORKING WITH SAF-HOLLAND. SAF-HOLLAND WILL SEND A REPAIR KIT TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-888-396-6501 EXT. 4343 OR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 619-680-3144.
Affected Vehicles
Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer
Model Years: 2007