Component
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
CURT MFG. INC.
What Happened
The tow wiring harness in your Hyundai Santa Fe is the part that connects the lights on your vehicle to your trailer's lights. This specific harness, part number 55538, isn't waterproof and can let moisture in, which can damage the circuit protection system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the circuit protection system fails, the wiring could overheat and catch fire, causing serious damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your tow wiring harness will be replaced by Curt Manufacturing at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to avoid any potential issues.
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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