9999 CURT 56024 Recall

Campaign:: 11E041000 on 10/05/2011
Component:: Equipment
Affected:: 2,398
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: Without the circuit protection, the module can overheat possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to owners who purchased a curt mfg towing package as aftermarket equipment.owners should contact curtmfg and not their vehicle dealer to obtain the replacement wiring harness.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .