Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V086000 Reported February 26, 2008

Fifth wheel lever pivot bolts/saf-holland

Hyundai Translead · Trailer Hitches · 605 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V086000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Trailer Hitches
Vehicles Affected
605
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 26, 2008

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Translead dealer and reference recall ID 08V086000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V086000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V086000?

NHTSA recall 08V086000 was issued by Hyundai Translead on February 26, 2008. It addresses: Fifth wheel lever pivot bolts/saf-holland. The recall affects approximately 605 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Translead dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V086000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.