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SevereNHTSA·11E041000·Announced 2011-10-06

Curt Manufacturing Recalls Towing Wiring Harnesses for Fire Risk

Curt Manufacturing is recalling aftermarket towing wiring harnesses for 2009-2011 Kia Sorento and Hyundai Veracruz vehicles because moisture can cause the module to overheat and potentially start 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 source text explicitly states that the defect can result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk fire hazards, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Curt Manufacturing is recalling specific aftermarket tow package wiring harnesses, part number 56024, sold for use on 2009 through 2011 model year Kia Sorento and Hyundai Veracruz vehicles. These units connect the tow vehicle's lighting circuits to the trailer's lighting circuits.

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, which may result in a fire.

Owners who purchased this specific aftermarket equipment should contact Curt Manufacturing directly to obtain a replacement wiring harness. The remedy will be performed free of charge. Owners should not contact their vehicle dealer for this specific recall. The safety recall began on October 17, 2011.

The recalled product

Product
KIA, HYUNDAI SORENTO, VERACRUZ
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
CURT MFG. INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Towing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,398

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 (2)

  • SORENTO
  • VERACRUZ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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