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Hyundai Translead Hycube Recall 17V842: Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Cause Loss of Braking

NHTSA campaign 17V842, reported December 21, 2017, 259 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some trailers have brake caliper bolts that may not be properly torqued. If a bolt is loose or missing, the brake caliper can detach from its mounting flange, which would cause a loss of braking ability.

Loss of braking increases the risk of a crash. Owners should have the trailer checked as soon as possible. Hyundai Translead will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and replace any that are loose or missing, at no cost to you.

To check whether your trailer is affected, contact Hyundai Translead customer service at 1-819-574-1500 or Meritor at 1-866-668-7221, referencing recall number 17E049. You can also check your VIN for open recalls. The recall began on January 19, 2018.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V842Hyundai Translead
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Hyundai Translead is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Translead Composite trailers, model number 30012130, and HyCube trailers model numbers 30012400, 30012409, 30012410, 30012431, 30012434, 30012481, and 30012595. These trailers are equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange.
Risk
If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai Translead will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai Translead customer service at 1-819-574-1500 or Meritor at 1-866-668-7221. Hyundai Translead's number for this recall is 17E049.
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.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Translead Composite2017
Hyundai Translead Hycube2017