Curt / Hyundai / Kia recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Curt manufacturing is recalling certain tow package wiring harnesses, part number 56024, that connect tow vehicle lighting circuits to trailer lighting circuits sold for use on certain model year 2009 through 2011 hyundai veracruz and kia sorento 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
- Curt 56024
- Hyundai Veracruz 2009–2011
- Kia Sorento 2009–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E041000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Curt Mfg. Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 17, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,398
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
This recall only pertains to owners who purchased a curt mfg towing package as aftermarket equipment.owners should contact curtmfg 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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- Kia recall: Visibility Sep 25, 2025
- Kia recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2025
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 13, 2025
- Kia recall: Electrical system Apr 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.