Hyundai Translead: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Hyundai Translead in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 5, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD/FIBERGLASS ROOF

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V223000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 2,860

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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