Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #08E055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E055000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 3,387 affected units, AFTERMARKET TOW HITCH SYSTEM/WIRING HARNESS/FIRE, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E055000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2008-09-03T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket tow hitch system/wiring harness/fire

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 3,387

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 085

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: A short circuit can cause overheating and damage to the converter module, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08E055000

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Created At: 1742808662

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