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SevereNHTSA·11E040000·Announced 2011-10-06

Curt Manufacturing Recalls Towing Wiring Harnesses for Hyundai Santa Fe

Curt Manufacturing is recalling aftermarket towing wiring harnesses for 2009-2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles because moisture can cause the module to overheat and potentially result in a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential fire hazard due to overheating, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Curt Manufacturing is recalling certain towing package wiring harnesses, part number 55538, that connect tow vehicle lighting circuits to trailer lighting circuits. These units were sold for use on model year 2009 through 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The recall affects 2,254 units.

The recalled units are not water-tight, allowing moisture to seep into the converter module. This moisture can defeat the module's internal circuit protection. Without this protection, the module can overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Owners should contact Curt Manufacturing directly, not their vehicle dealer, to obtain the replacement wiring harness. Curt Manufacturing will notify owners and replace the tow package wiring harness free of charge. The safety recall began on October 17, 2011. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
CURT MFG. INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Towing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,254

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SANTA FE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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