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Hyundai Translead Van Reefer Recall 05V542: Suspension

NHTSA campaign 05V542, reported November 30, 2005, 188 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V542HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
Component
SUSPENSION
Problem
ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL TRAILER SUSPENSIONS, MODELS 20/22 AND RS3162, THE BEAM/AXLE PIVOT CONNECTION JOINT IS MIS-ALIGNED CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY WITH THE TRAILER ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO WANDER.
Risk
IF THIS WARNING IS IGNORED, A CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS WORKING WITH TUTHILL TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AND PROVIDE FREE REMEDY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TUTHILL AT 800-753-0025 OR HYUNDAI AT 1-619-574-1500.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Translead Van Reefer20052006
Hyundai Translead Van Trailer20052006