Defect Description For Recall
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. Some Circuit Board Components May Not Have Been Thoroughly Sealed To Prevent Moisture Contact. The Moisture May Result In Circuit Board Corrosion Possibly Causing A Short Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
VERACRUZ
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08E055000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
A Short Circuit Can Cause Overheating And Damage To The Converter Module, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
This Recall Supersedes A Previous Recall Conducted By Hyundai AffeCTIng The Same Trailer Hitch Wiring Components Concerning High Current Leakage Or A Short Circuit Of Capacitor C1. (Please See 08E016). Owners Who Have Already Had Their Trailer Hitch Repaired Under The Initial Campaign Will Receive A Second Notice From Hyundai To Have The Newly Designed Harness Installed. Hyundai Will Notify All Owners And Will Repair The Affected Harnesses Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 13, 2008. Owners May Contact Hyundai Customer Assistant Center 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
20081013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20080903
Make Campaign Number
85