Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 500k vehicles over concerns that a tow hitch harness could catch fire, regardless of if the car is parked or being driven.
Hyundai said it identified one report of a fire that could be related to the defect condition of a Santa Fe vehicle, in the U.S., adding there were no confirmed crashes or injuries related to the condition.with a tow hitch harness, whether installed as original equipment or purchased as an optional accessory at a dealership.The concern is that water can accumulate on the harness module circuit board and cause a short, which may result in a fire.
The manufactures are advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, at least until a remedy is completed on the vehicle.Owners of the vehicles in question are encouraged to contact their manufacturer’s customer service department to find out if their vehicles are part of the recalls.
"All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer for the verification of equipped Hyundai accessory trailer tow hitch assembly and if equipped, the installation of a 15A fuse and new wire extension kit," a spokesperson for Hyundai said on Thursday.
Likewise, Kia said they plan to notify owners of the subject vehicles by first class mail beginning on May 15, along with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealership.
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