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2008 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2008 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai Translead dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
NHTSA #09V247000Reported July 2, 2009 · HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
Potentially affected: 572 vehicles
Defect description
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS RECALLING 572 CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FOR FEDEX GROUND AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE.
Safety consequence
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS WORKING WITH HALDEX TO NOTIFY OWNERS. HALDEX IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09E-004. HALDEX WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HALDEX AT 1-816-891-2470.
Notes
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #08V086000Reported February 26, 2008 · HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
Potentially affected: 605 vehicles
Defect description
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS RECALLING 605 MY 2007-2008 CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEELS. A DEFORMED SPACER MAY PREVENT THE LEVER BAR FROM FULLY ARTICULATING, THUS PREVENTING THE SLIDING LOCK FROM ENGAGING THE JAW IN THE COUPLED POSITION AROUND THE TRAILER KINGPIN.
Safety consequence
FAILURE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TO FULLY COUPLE WITH THE TRAILER COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER DETACHING WHEN IN MOTION CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE AND /OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS WORKING WITH SAF-HOLLAND. SAF-HOLLAND WILL SEND A REPAIR KIT TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-888-396-6501 EXT. 4343 OR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 619-680-3144.
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.
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