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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Trailer Hitches Recall


NHTSA Recall #	75275
NHTSA Compaign #	08E016000
MFG Compaign #	082
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Supplier	HYUNDAI
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE
Model Year	2008
Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Date of notification	31/03/08
Begin date of manufacuring	06/08/26
End date of manufacturing	06/08/26
Type of recall	E
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	07/02/08
Report created	08/02/08
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Estimated number of affected units	3387
Defect summary	This recall has been superceded by recall 08e-055.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 summary	Excessive heat may cause damage to the rear bumper area and may potentially result in a fire.
Corrective action	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.
Recall 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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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Trailer Hitches Recall

2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Trailer Hitches Recall

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