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.