Component
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
CURT MFG. INC.
What Happened
Your tow package wiring harness connects your vehicle's lights to your trailer's lights. In certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Veracruz and Kia Sorento models, the harnesses (part number 56024) aren't waterproof, allowing moisture to get inside and damage the electrical system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical system gets damaged, the tow module could overheat, which might cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the tow package wiring harness with a new, water-resistant one at no charge to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO 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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