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VehicleMar 17, 2023584,784 affected

Hyundai recall: Trailer hitches

Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.

What is wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

What could happen

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V181000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 17, 2023
Owners notified
May 16, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
584,784
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Trailer hitches
Maker's own recall number
244

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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