NHTSA recall 08E016000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Hyundai Santa Fe and 1 more
The defect
This recall has been superceded by recall 08e-055. hyundai IS recalling 3,387 trailer hitch wiring harnesses either included with a trailer hitch or sold as a service part manufactured by thule towing systems and distributed by hyundai for installation on my 2007-2008 santa fe and veracruz vehicles. the accessory trailer hitch wiring harness converter module IS mounted to the top surface of the rear bumper reinforcement. high current leakage or a short circuit of capacitor C1 could cause heat related damage to the wiring harness converter module.
The risk
Excessive heat may cause damage to the rear bumper area and may potentially result in a fire.
The remedy
Hyundai will notify owners and will replace the trailer hitch wiring harness free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.