SANTA FE UNSPECIFIED 2019: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : SANTA FE | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 23V181000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2023-05-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2023-03-17 | Date Added to Database: 2023-03-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 244 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 584784 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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