| Make : HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD | Model : TRAILER VAN | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19961001 - 20001231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V223000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010828 | Date Received by ODI: 20010705 | Date Added to Database: 20010713 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI PRECISION AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI PRECISION AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2860 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 53' DRY FREIGHT TRAILER VANS EQUIPPED WITH LASCO TRANSLUCENT FIBERGLASS ROOFS. THE ROOF PANELS CAN BECOME WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY DETACHED DURING OPERATION AND THE TRAILER BODIES COULD PARTIALLY COLLAPSE. |
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Consequence:
CONTINUED OPERATION OF A TRAILER WITH A ROOF HOLE, CRACK, TEAR, OR SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A ROOF FAILURE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, INJURY TO ITS OPERATOR, AND POSSIBLE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO ADJACENT VEHICLES AND THEIR PASSENGERS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LASCO FRPS WITH KEMLITE FRPS OR ALUMINUM PANELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 1-819-574-1500. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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