Hyundai Motor America | 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 | NHTSA Recall #23V181000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V181000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 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 Includes 584,784 affected units, Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V181000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2023-03-17T00:00:00
Subject: Tow hitch harness fire while parked or driving
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 584,784

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 244
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: Yes
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.75

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NHTSA ID: 23V181000
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Created At: 1741512641
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