Hyundai Translead | NHTSA Recall #11V215000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V215000 by Hyundai Translead. Includes 3,856 affected units, AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER/ACCURIDE/GUNITE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V215000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Translead

Report Received Date: 2011-04-01T00:00:00

Subject: Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 3,856

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V215000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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