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HighNHTSA·22V633000·Announced 2022-08-18

2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade vehicles recalled for tow hitch fire

Hyundai is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles with tow hitch harnesses that may accumulate debris and moisture, causing electrical shorts and fire risk. Dealers will install replacement fuses and wire kits.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a known electrical defect in vehicle equipment with the potential to cause fires, which is a risk-of-harm scenario. However, the source does not report any injuries or damage incidents, placing it at the High level per the rubric's criterion for real hazards without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles equipped with tow hitch harnesses installed as original equipment or purchased as dealership accessories. The tow hitch harness module's printed circuit board may accumulate debris and moisture, which can cause an electrical short.

When an electrical short occurs, it can result in a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven. This increases the risk of injury to occupants and potential property damage.

Approximately 244,980 vehicles are potentially affected by this defect. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 18, 2023. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge.

Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Until the recall repair is completed, Hyundai advises parking the vehicle outside and away from structures.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI PALISADE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Electrical Fire Hazard
Hazard
Affected units
244,980

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)

  • PALISADE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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