HYUNDAI HT COMPOSITE 2012: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V812000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI HT COMPOSITE 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-21 2016-11-08 2016-11-08

Production Dates: 2012-09-20 - 2013-05-07

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Translead

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 801060

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 892

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the bogie detaches, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.