What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020233
- Recall date
- 27 May 2020
- Make
- Hyundai
- Models
- Veracruz, Santa Fe
- Model years
- 2007 to 2012
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 3,838
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnCertain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause overheating of the control module. rnNote: This recall only affects Hyundai Genuine Accessory trailer wiring harness kits that were manufactured by third parties and sold in Canada. These kits may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase, or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA short circuit could create a fire risk. This risk remains even when the vehicle is parked. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnHyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to inspect your vehicle to see if it has an affected trailer wiring harness installed. If it does, Hyundai will advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a redesigned trailer wiring harness. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020233.