Steering Arm May Break – 2022 Hyundai Translead Dry Van Trailers

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-543 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Hyundai Translead Submission Date : AUG 02, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-543 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Hyundai Translead Address : 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, #500 San Diego CA 92108-164 Company phone : 819-574-1500 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 V/T 53SW Q29485 VI2530154-AFJ Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : – Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle with a bolt-on steer arm (702887) with a 3/4” drop to tie-rod location, built from October 13, 2017 to October 30, 2022. – Previous design level was a welded steering arm/knuckle asy and new design has stronger steer arm plus a weld. – A total of 2 defective components were installed in a total of (2) Hyundai Translead trailers. Production Dates : MAY 20, 2021 – MAY 20, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 3H3V534KXNJ087001 End : 3H3V534K1NJ087002 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Under low speed, high lateral loading events, the steer arm may fracture. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The fractured steer arm and attached tie rod will fall to the ground causing a risk for separation. There is no loss of control of the unit when this failure occurs. Description of the Cause : The material strength was not sufficient to withstand the high lateral loads Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Independent castering of steer axle wheels and noise from dragging parts Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-543 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : 702887 Bolt-on steer arm Component Description : Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle with the 702887 bolt-on steer arm Component Part Number : 702887 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Dexter Axle Company Address : 2900 Industrial Parkway East PO Box 250 Elkhart Indiana 46516 Country : United States Chronology : After Dexter Axle Company reviewed recent claims with a key customer, a service bulletin was requested to address the customer issues. Upon further investigations and reviews, Dexter Canada conducted an analysis of the failure mode and determined the material was not robust enoungh to withstand the higher loading events which may occur in this configuration. Re-design activities were initiated to define a steer arm design that will withstand the unique, higher load events based on collected road load data. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Service work will include the following steps: 1. Remove the existing steer arms and mounting hardware. 2. Clean mounting surface and surrounding surfaces to prepare for mounting of the new bolt-on steer arm and additional welds. 3. Grind a 3/16” chamfer along the mounting face edge. 4. Mount new design steer arms (Part # 703293-LH/RH) with supplied hardware and torque to 400 ft-lbs. 5. Add welds as shown on page three of this bulletin. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : New design has a higher strength material and welded to the steering knuckle Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Implemented a new design with higher strength material as well as an additional weld connecting the arm to the knuckle into production at Dexter Canada on 30-October-2022. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-543 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Letter will be issued to customer no later than 04-Aug-2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 02, 2023 – AUG 04, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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Hyundai Translead 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 600 San Diego CA 92108 800-251-0871 www.translead.com IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Campaign # 23V-543 This notice applies to your Hyundai Translead Trailers on BOM#30017442 (2 units). VIN list attached. August 11th, 2023 Dear This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Hyundai Translead has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2022 dry van trailers. Important! – Your trailer(s) fall within the recall population – You should avoid use and schedule an appointment with Dexter Axle Company to have your unit inspected. Why is a recall being conducted? Under low speed, high lateral loading events, the bolt-on steer arm of the Dexter Smart Steer 2.0 self-steering axle may fracture. The fractured steer arm and attached tie rod will fall to the ground causing a risk for separation leading to an accident. What are we doing about the problem? Dexter Axle Company has implemented a new design with higher strength material as well as an additional weld connecting the arm to the knuckle. A remedy program has already been implemented. The service work will include: 1. Remove the existing steer arms and mounting hardware 2. Clean mounting surface and surrounding surfaces to prepare for mounting of the new bolt-on steer arm and additional welds 3. Grind a 3/16” chamfer along the mounting face edge (see page three for location & detail) 4. Mount new design steer arms (Part # 703293-LH/RH) with supplied hardware and torque to 400 ft-lbs. 5. Add welds as shown on page three of the service bulletin What should you do? Please contact a Dexter Axle Company at 547-295-7888 at your earliest convenience to arrange an inspection, repair, or training, if required. Hyundai Translead 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 600 San Diego CA 92108 800-251-0871 www.translead.com What if I no longer own this trailer? Notify Hyundai Translead either by phone 866-482-2739, or e-mail [email protected] to inform us you no longer own this vehicle. Please be sure to include your 17 digit VIN number in all correspondence. Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? Please contact a Dexter Axle Co. representative at 547-295-7888 and if not available contact Hyundai Translead at 866-482-2739 or e-mail: [email protected] . If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to have your units remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C., 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800- 424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Federal law requires that you forward a copy of this safety recall notice to the lessee within 10 days. We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, however your safety is our primary concern. Sincerely, Hyundai Translead Hyundai Translead 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 600 San Diego CA 92108 800-251-0871 www.translead.com Istate Coxe Transp 53′ Mat. # 30017442 VIN List:

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