HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2023: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V181000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SANTA FE | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-20 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 244
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 584784
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
