Curt 55538 – 11E040000

Defect Description For Recall

Curt Manufacturing Is Recalling Certain Tow Package Wiring Harnesses, Part Number 55538, That Connect Tow Vehicle Lighting Circuits To Trailer Lighting Circuits Sold For Use On Certain Model Year 2009 Through 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Vehicles. The Units Are Not Water-Tight And Moisture Can Seep Into The Converter Module And Defeat The Module’S Internal Circuit ProteCTIon.

Make Of Vehicle

CURT

Model Of Vehicle

55538

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

11E040000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

Without The Circuit ProteCTIon, The Module Can Overheat Possibly Resulting In A Fire.

Fix Defect

Curt Manufacturing Will Notify Owners And Replace The Tow Package Wiring Harness. The Remedy Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 17, 2011. Owners May Contact Curt Manufacturing At 1-715 831-8713.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Curt Mfg. Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

2254

Date Owners Notified

20111017

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Curt Manufacturing Llc

Date Report Received

20111006

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard