Recall 01V-223: 1996–2000 Hyundai Translead Trailer Van

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jul 5, 2001, covering about 2,860 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-223
Report date
Jul 5, 2001
Vehicles affected
2,860
Owners notified
Aug 28, 2001

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerHYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
ComponentStructure › Body
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V223000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Hyundai Translead Trailer Van1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-223?

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.

How is recall 01V-223 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.