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2007-2008 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer recall: fifth wheel assembly

Hyundai Translead reported this safety recall on February 26, 2008. It covers about 605 vehicles.

vehicles affected
605
reported
Feb 26, 2008
owners notified
Mar 4, 2008

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 08V086000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V086000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 08V086000, reported on February 26, 2008, covers about 605 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V086000?

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?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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