2016 Hyundai Translead Van Trailer

Defect. Hyundai Translead (HT) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Dry Van, Reefer Van, Chassis, and Container trailers manufactured January 4, 2004, to March 4, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

Risk. If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact HT customer service at 1-819-574-1500. HT's number for this recall is 16E-045.

DURING ROUTINE VEHICLE INSPECTION, SHOP MECHANICS DISCOVERED TWO TRAILERS (SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR) IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY WILL LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AXLE BUSHINGS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK AND/OR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE ITSELF; THE BUSHINGS ITSELF IS TO SMALL (THICKNESS). IF NOT REPAIRED, AXLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF PLACE DURING BRAKING EVENT DURING POOR TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS (RAIN, SNOW, ETC.). TRAILER AXLE SHIFT WILL CAUSE TRAILER TO LED IN A NEW DIRECTION AND TAKE FULL CONTROL OUT OF THE DRIVERS HANDS (ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE).

DURING ROUTINE VEHICLE INSPECTION, SHOP MECHANICS DISCOVERED TWO TRAILERS (SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR) IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY WILL LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AXLE BUSHING ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK AND/OR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE ITSELF; THE BUSHING ITSELF IS TO SMALL (THICKNESS). IF NOT REPAIRED, AXLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF PLACE DURING BRAKING EVENT DURING POOR TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS (RAIN, SNOW, ETC). TRAILER AXLE SHIFT WILL CAUSE TRAILER TO LED IN A NEW DIRECTION AND TAKE FULL CONTROL OUT OF THE DRIVERS HANDS (ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE).