HYUNDAI PALISADE 2022: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V633000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI PALISADE 2022
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.