TRAILER HITCHES
Published March 20, 2023 · Recall initiated: March 17, 2023
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID | 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ | 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ | 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID | 2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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