Structure: frame and membersRecall 16V-812 · Hyundai Translead vehicles
Hyundai Translead recall 16V-812 covers 892 Hyundai Translead vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V812000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Translead is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HT Hycube, HT Composite-XT, HT Original, and HT Composite 28' trailers manufactured September 20, 2012, to May 7, 2013. The affected vehicles have I-beams that may crack. If the cracks extend, the bogie may detach. These trailers have been identified and have been listed in the file attached.
The risk
If the bogie detaches, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai Translead will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai Translead customer service at 1-819-574-1500. Hyundai Translead's number for this recall is 801060.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 20, 2012 to May 7, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.