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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25E091000·Announced 2025-12-18

Hyundai Recalls Mobis Tow Hitch Harnesses Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling specific Mobis tow hitch harnesses because incorrect installation may allow water entry, causing lighting failures or electrical short circuits.

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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire and crash due to electrical short circuits and lighting failures, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports (fire risk).

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain Mobis tow hitch harnesses with part number CWF61-AU100. The recall addresses a defect where the wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, which allows water to enter the control module. This moisture accumulation can cause the trailer lighting to fail or result in an electrical short circuit.

The primary safety risks associated with this defect are an increased risk of a crash due to nonfunctioning trailer lights and an increased risk of a fire caused by a short circuit. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific model years involved.

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2026, with additional letters anticipated in July 2026 once the final remedy is available. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER HITCHES recall
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Tow Hitch Harness
Hazard
Affected units
1,338

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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