Defect Description For Recall
Hyundai Translead Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2011 Dry Freight Van Trailers, Refrigerated Trailers, Container Chassis New, Remac And Converter Dollies Manufactured From October 2010, Through March 2011 And Equipped With Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters. Due To An Incomplete “Knitting” Of The Iron At The Time Of Casting, Inadequate Structural Integrity Of The Slack Adjuster Housing Can Occur, Which Could Cause The Housing To Break At The Handle Under Normal Operating Loads.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
Model Of Vehicle
CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V215000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic
Effect Of Defect
Slack Adjusters With This Flow Notch Could Crack Under Normal Braking Conditions Causing Loss Of Braking Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Hyundai Translead Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Subject Slack Adjusters Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On May 3, 2011. Owners May Contact Hyundai Translead At 619-680-3144.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Translead
Start Of Manufacture
20101001
End Of Manufacture
20110331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3856
Date Owners Notified
20110503
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Translead
Date Report Received
20110401