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NHTSA recall 22V-633 (22V633000)

trailer hitches recall reported August 18, 2022 - about 244,980 vehicles affected.

NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.

Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.

NHTSA campaign number
22V633000
Also written as
22V-633
Manufacturer number
235
Reported
August 18, 2022
Vehicles affected
~244,980
Component
trailer hitches

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-633 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Palisade - 2020, 2021, 2022

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.