HYUNDAI PALISADE 2021: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V633000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | PALISADE | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-08-18 | 2022-08-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 235
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 244980
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board "PCB" may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
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.
