CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The tow hitch harness module circuit board can collect debris and moisture, which may cause an electrical short. That short can lead to a fire, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, park your vehicle outside and away from buildings and other structures. A dealer will install a new fuse and wire extension kit where needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, referencing recall number 235, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Palisade | 202020212022 |
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