Defect Description For Recall
This Recall Has Been Superceded By Recall 08E-055. Hyundai Is Recalling 3,387 Trailer Hitch Wiring Harnesses Either Included With A Trailer Hitch Or Sold As A Service Part Manufactured By Thule Towing Systems And Distributed By Hyundai For Installation On My 2007-2008 Santa Fe And Veracruz Vehicles. The Accessory Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Converter Module Is Mounted To The Top Surface Of The Rear Bumper Reinforcement. High Current Leakage Or A Short Circuit Of Capacitor C1 Could Cause Heat Related Damage To The Wiring Harness Converter Module.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
U86122B000
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08E016000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Excessive Heat May Cause Damage To The Rear Bumper Area And May Potentially Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Hyundai Will Notify Owners And Will Replace The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 31, 2008. Owners May Contact Hyundai At 1-800-633-5151.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3387
Date Owners Notified
20080331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20080207
Make Campaign Number
82