Recall 08V-086: 2007–2008 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Feb 26, 2008, covering about 605 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-086
Report date
Feb 26, 2008
Vehicles affected
605
Owners notified
Mar 4, 2008

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerHYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
ComponentTrailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V086000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer2007, 2008All 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 08V-086?

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.

How is recall 08V-086 fixed?

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.

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.