Hyundai Translead: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Hyundai Translead in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 26, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FIFTH WHEEL LEVER PIVOT BOLTS/SAF-HOLLAND

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.

NHTSA ID: 08V086000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 605

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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