9999 HYUNDAI U86122B000 Recall

Campaign:
08E016000 on 02/07/2008
Component:
Trailer hitches
Affected:
3,387
Defect:
This recall has been superceded by recall 08e-055. hyundai is recalling 3,387 trailer hitch wiring harnesses either included with a trailer hitch or sold as a service part manufactured by thule towing systems and distributed by hyundai for installation on my 2007-2008 santa fe and veracruz vehicles. the accessory trailer hitch wiring harness converter module is mounted to the top surface of the rear bumper reinforcement. high current leakage or a short circuit of capacitor c1 could cause heat related damage to the wiring harness converter module.
Consequence:
Excessive heat may cause damage to the rear bumper area and may potentially result in a fire.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners and will replace the trailer hitch wiring harness free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes:
Hyundai recall number 082.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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