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EquipmentOct 6, 20112,254 affected

Curt / Hyundai recall: Equipment

What is wrong

Curt manufacturing is recalling certain tow package wiring harnesses, part number 55538, that connect tow vehicle lighting circuits to trailer lighting circuits sold for use on certain model year 2009 through 2011 hyundai santa fe vehicles. The units are not water-tight and moisture can seep into the converter module and defeat the module's internal circuit protection.

What could happen

Without the circuit protection, the module can overheat possibly resulting in a fire.

The fix

Curt manufacturing will notify owners and replace the tow package wiring harness. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 17, 2011. Owners may contact curt manufacturing at 1-715 831-8713.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11E040000
Type
Equipment
Filed by
Curt Mfg. Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 6, 2011
Owners notified
Oct 17, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
2,254
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Equipment

Notes

This recall only pertains to owners that purchased a curt mfg towing package as aftermarket equipment.owners should contact curt mfg and not their vehicle dealer to obtain the replacement wiring harness.owners 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 .

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