Component
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
CURT MFG. INC.
What Happened
The tow package wiring harness in your 2009-2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is a crucial connection that links your vehicle's lights to your trailer's lights. This specific harness, part number 55538, isn't sealed properly and can let water in, which could damage the converter module.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the harness, the converter module could overheat and catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle or even lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty tow package wiring harness with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety and the integrity of your vehicle.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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