Recall 16V580000

PARKING BRAKE

Report Date
20160803
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CHASSIS
2014 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CONTAINER
2014 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN REEFER
2014 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN TRAILER
2015 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CHASSIS
2015 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CONTAINER
2015 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN REEFER
2015 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN TRAILER
2016 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CHASSIS
2016 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CONTAINER
2016 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN REEFER
2016 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD VAN TRAILER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.