Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V215000 Reported April 1, 2011

Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite

Hyundai Translead · Service Brakes, Air · 3,856 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V215000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
3,856
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 1, 2011

Defect Summary

Hyundai translead is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dry freight van trailers, refrigerated trailers, container chassis new, remac and converter dollies manufactured from october 2010, through march 2011 and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Safety Consequence

Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Hyundai translead will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on may 3, 2011. owners may contact 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 11V215000 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 11V215000

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

What is recall 11V215000?

NHTSA recall 11V215000 was issued by Hyundai Translead on April 1, 2011. It addresses: Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite. The recall affects approximately 3,856 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Translead dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V215000 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.