NHTSA recall campaign
08V086000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →