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2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Santa Fe and others recall: trailer hitches

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on March 17, 2023. It covers about 584,784 vehicles.

vehicles affected
584,784
reported
Mar 17, 2023
owners notified
May 16, 2023

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V‑633.

Recall number 23V181000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 23V181000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Santa Fe and others trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 23V181000, reported on March 17, 2023, covers about 584,784 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V181000?

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V‑633.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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