NHTSA Recall 08V086000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 605 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 Hyundai Translead Converter Dolly Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V086000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 26, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 4, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V086000
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.