NHTSA Recall 01V223000: Body (structure)
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,860 vehicles. It affects 1996–2000 Hyundai Translead Trailer van.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V223000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | July 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V223000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.