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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V542📅 Nov 29, 2005

2005–2006 Hyundai Translead VAN Reefer & 2005–2006 Hyundai Translead VAN Trailer recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If this warning is ignored, a crash could result.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V542000
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
Vehicles affected
188
Component
SUSPENSION
Owner phone
1-800-753-0025
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Feb 1, 2004 – Sep 30, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V542 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V542?

2005–2006 Hyundai Translead VAN Reefer & 2005–2006 Hyundai Translead VAN Trailer. 188 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai Translead dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-753-0025.