NHTSA Recall 05V542000: Suspension

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on November 30, 2005, covering an estimated 188 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hyundai Translead Van Reefer.

188

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

NHTSA campaign	05V542000
Component	SUSPENSION
Report received	November 30, 2005
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If this warning is ignored, a crash could result.

Remedy

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.

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 covered by recall 05V542000

Make and model	Model years
Hyundai Translead Van Reefer	2005, 2006
Hyundai Translead Van Trailer	2005, 2006

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.